Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 2,121 undergraduates
Of 22 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,001 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,587 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,553 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,176 |
| $110k and up | $33,435 |
| All families (average) | $26,975 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $80,258 | +$44,176 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $61,371 | +$25,289 | clears the bar | $40,125 | 1.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,647 | +$16,565 | clears the bar | $21,101 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,566 | +$33,484 | clears the bar | $20,356 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,974 | +$13,892 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $84,829 | +$48,747 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $60,695 | +$24,613 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,374 | +$12,292 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $40,329 | +$4,247 | clears the bar | $24,556 | 5.8 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $66,104 | +$30,022 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $65,230 | +$29,148 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $42,635 | +$6,553 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 4 yrs |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $29,986 | -$6,096 | falls short | $22,250 | n/a |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's Degree | $40,076 | +$3,994 | clears the bar | $23,685 | 5.9 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $43,719 | +$7,637 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 22 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 85% 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.