by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Wheaton College compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Wheaton College is a solid choice among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #123 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wheaton College handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College report a median salary of $60,894 a year. This is higher than $48,509, the median for all majors at Wheaton College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wheaton College, economics graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,488, the typical median for all majors at Wheaton College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,570 | $45,420 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Wheaton College were White. Roughly 73% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Wheaton College.
The economics program at Wheaton College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 33 |
Wheaton College conferred 33 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).