Is Wheaton College worth it?
Wheaton College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Wheaton, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 787 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in clinical psychology, missions studies and business economics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,703
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,675
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,756
Average net price
$26,975
Completion rate
85%
Completions (2024)
787
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
2,121
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | $55,300 | $80,258 | 77 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,321 | $60,695 | 47 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $62,889 | $84,829 | 44 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $40,084 | $65,230 | 44 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $32,723 | $52,647 | 40 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $46,778 | $61,371 | 37 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,658 | $49,974 | 33 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $47,714 | $48,374 | 30 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $26,540 | $40,329 | 27 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $37,025 | $42,635 | 24 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $32,375 | $69,566 | 23 |
| Religious Education | Master's | $43,867 | N/A | 22 |
| Religious Education | Bachelor's | $31,892 | $42,605 | 20 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $65,409 | $89,362 | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $45,069 | N/A | 20 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies | Master's | 52 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 34 |
| Religious Education | Master's | 29 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Community Psychology | Master's | 27 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | Master's | 26 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 1,453 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 18% | 1,136 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 766 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 519 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 317 |
| Information | 5% | 297 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 275 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 264 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wheaton College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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