Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Illinois Wesleyan University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Illinois Wesleyan University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $62,619 | $101,609 | +22% | #46 of 452 | #51 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,831 | $97,022 | +27% | #67 of 796 | #83 | $26,967 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,629 | $84,527 | -5% | #550 of 966 | #711 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,706 | $71,088 | +4% | #342 of 1176 | #412 | $26,495 |
| Biology | — | $62,541 | +9% | #267 of 841 | #292 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $34,650 | $57,839 | +14% | #147 of 1027 | #168 | $26,402 |
| Marketing | $56,684 | — | — | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $51,107 | +5% | #211 of 576 | #242 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,923 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,737 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,490 | $31,172 | -22% | #238 of 255 | #241 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,500 | $55,500 |
| Room | $8,050 | |
| Board | $4,880 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $71,134 | $71,134 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology