Beloit College
Beloit College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)
Beloit College at a Glance
Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1846 when Wisconsin was still a territory, it is the state's oldest continuously operated college. It has an enrollment of roughly 1,000 undergraduate students.
1846
180 years old
$86M
$85.6 million in 2025
964
94
65 acres
Identity
Is Beloit College Worth It?
Beloit College offers moderate value at $21,526/year net price. Graduates earn a median of $53,260, which is 1% below average — meaning the financial payoff takes longer than typical. Students should research specific program outcomes before committing.
The investment pays for itself in just 1.6 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.
The 69% graduation rate means roughly 31% of students leave without a degree — taking on debt without the earnings boost that completion brings.
How Beloit College compares to peer private nonprofit colleges of similar tier nationally
Ranked #9 of 83 on value score. Peers are matched by size, median earnings, SAT, and admission rate — not just geography.
| Rank | College | Value | Net price / yr | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Centre College | 66 | $20,781 | $66,240 |
| #2 | Pillar College | 49 | $8,470 | $45,577 |
| #3 | Coe College | 48 | $18,745 | $57,125 |
| #4 | Luther College | 47 | $23,097 | $59,850 |
| #5 | Allegheny College | 47 | $22,940 | $62,069 |
| #6 | Lawrence University | 46 | $23,401 | $55,789 |
| #9 | Beloit College | 43 | $21,526 | $53,260 |
Peer group: private nonprofit colleges within ±60% of Beloit College's student body size and within a similar academic tier (SAT ±80, admit rate ±10pp, median earnings ±25%). 2 in WI.
Best Programs at Beloit College
The highest-earning program at Beloit College is Education, General at $28,800/year (4 years after graduation). The lowest is Anthropology at $16,100/year.
Your major matters more than the school name — a Education, General graduate from Beloit College earns $28,800, while a Anthropology graduate earns $16,100. Choose your program carefully — it's the single biggest lever you control.
Debt also varies by program: Education, General graduates carry $27,000 in median debt vs. $27,000 for Anthropology.
Return on Investment
Estimated 4-Year Cost
Based on $21,526/yr net price × 4 years
Earnings Premium
vs. national average of $53,787/yr
Payback Period
Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings
10-Year Net Gain
Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance
Programs & Earnings by Major
Graduate earnings data by field of study (4 years after graduation):
| Major | Earnings (4yr) | Earnings (1yr) | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | $28,800 | $28,800 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General | $23,900 | $23,900 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $21,900 | $21,900 | N/A |
| Science, Technology and Society | $18,300 | $18,300 | $26,535 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $16,200 | $16,200 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $16,100 | $16,100 | $27,000 |
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Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- private
- Location
- Beloit, WI
- Student Body
- 926 students
- Admission Rate
- 63%
- Graduation Rate
- 69%
- Net Price (Annual)
- $21,526
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,260
- Median Student Debt
- $25,738