Economics at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in economics earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 135 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $85,366 | $88,827 | #103 | $54,495 |
| 136 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $85,136 | $80,689 | #151 | $60,472 |
| 137 | American University Washington, DC | $85,016 | $74,496 | #225 | $58,151 |
| 138 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $84,829 | $83,344 | #131 | $62,889 |
| 139 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $84,816 | $87,802 | #106 | $40,726 |
| 140 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $84,639 | $80,559 | #155 | $45,301 |
| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $84,559 | $80,772 | #148 | $56,238 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $81,470 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,258 | $55,300 | #41 of 84 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,889 one year after graduating and $84,829 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Wheaton College ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.