Religious Education at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in religious education earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College Compares for Religious Education
All 12 colleges reporting religious education 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 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $55,729 | $57,598 | #1 | $55,023 |
| 2 | Grace Christian University Wyoming, MI | $52,314 | $55,159 | #2 | $33,308 |
| 3 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $50,647 | $51,493 | #3 | $32,426 |
| 4 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $46,286 | $45,476 | #6 | $31,903 |
| 5 | College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX | $45,822 | $46,588 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $45,165 | $46,408 | #5 | $37,273 |
| 7 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $42,605 | $41,859 | #9 | $31,892 |
| 8 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $40,987 | $43,739 | #8 | $35,803 |
| 9 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $40,261 | $36,635 | #10 | $30,887 |
| 10 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $39,211 | $44,399 | #7 | — |
Other Religious Education Credentials at Wheaton College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,867 | — | — |
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 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 religious education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,892 one year after graduating and $42,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for religious education?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for religious education graduates, Wheaton College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is religious education at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for religious education ($43,633), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.