by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Wheaton College Illinois ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wheaton College Illinois was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 144 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wheaton College Illinois handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wheaton College Illinois go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,889 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Wheaton College Illinois paid an average of $1,820 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,670 | $43,670 |
| Fees | $266 | $266 |
| Books and Supplies | $910 | $910 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,390 | $12,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,440 | $2,440 |
Learn more about Wheaton College Illinois tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Wheaton College Illinois. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wheaton College Illinois are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wheaton College Illinois with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wheaton College Illinois does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wheaton College Illinois Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Wheaton College Illinois.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 24 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Urban Studies | 9 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Sociology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.