Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 1,582 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,732 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,057 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,152 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,396 |
| $110k and up | $37,104 |
| All families (average) | $28,199 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,527 | +$48,445 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,839 | +$21,757 | clears the bar | $26,402 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $101,609 | +$65,527 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,541 | +$26,459 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $31,172 | -$4,910 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $97,022 | +$60,940 | clears the bar | $26,967 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $56,684 | +$20,602 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,923 | +$8,841 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $43,737 | +$7,655 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,107 | +$15,025 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,088 | +$35,006 | clears the bar | $26,495 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.