Business/Managerial Economics at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in business/managerial economics earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Business/Managerial Economics
All 84 colleges reporting business/managerial economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $162,355 | $174,079 | #1 | $106,701 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $129,425 | $117,768 | #4 | $83,604 |
| 3 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $123,614 | $125,717 | #2 | $82,212 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $117,015 | $110,903 | #7 | $75,227 |
| 5 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $116,367 | $123,858 | #3 | $63,662 |
| 6 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $114,064 | $108,565 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $113,630 | $115,563 | #5 | $81,796 |
| 8 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $108,886 | $95,886 | #14 | $68,627 |
| 9 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $102,249 | $94,047 | #16 | — |
| 10 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $101,674 | $108,501 | #9 | $60,596 |
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| 38 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $80,711 | $82,059 | #40 | $53,984 |
| 39 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $80,588 | $86,407 | #29 | $49,314 |
| 40 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $80,415 | $87,845 | #24 | $44,025 |
| 41 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #49 | $55,300 |
| 42 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $80,165 | $85,548 | #33 | — |
| 43 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $78,906 | $87,495 | #27 | $48,055 |
| 44 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $78,740 | $80,055 | #45 | $54,058 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $84,829 | $62,889 | #138 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $81,470 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $69,566 | $32,375 | #32 of 156 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $65,230 | $40,084 | #64 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,695 | $39,321 | #157 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,647 | $32,723 | #182 of 576 |
| Psychology | $49,974 | $31,658 | #512 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,374 | $47,714 | #322 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $45,069 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,635 | $37,025 | #210 of 225 |
| Religious Education | $42,605 | $31,892 | #7 of 12 |
| Music | $40,329 | $26,540 | #181 of 268 |
| Philosophy | $40,076 | — | #82 of 86 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,363 | $23,202 | #292 of 423 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College business/managerial economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,300 one year after graduating and $80,258 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for business/managerial economics?
Among 84 colleges reporting earnings for business/managerial economics graduates, Wheaton College ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/managerial economics at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for business/managerial economics ($77,981), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.