by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wheaton College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wheaton College as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #191 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 191 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Illinois | 6 of 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Wheaton College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 1 |
This social sciences field at Wheaton College includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 33 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Archeology | 4 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wheaton College handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Wheaton College ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,168 a year. This is higher than $48,509, the median for all majors at Wheaton College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wheaton College, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,708 in student loans. This is below $23,488, the typical median for all majors at Wheaton College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,570 | $45,420 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Wheaton College were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wheaton College with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Wheaton College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1 |
