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. Also, learn how Wheaton College Illinois ranks among other schools offering degrees in religious ed.
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Wheaton College Illinois is in the top 10% of the country for religious ed. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wheaton College Illinois handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in religious ed from Wheaton College Illinois. This makes it the #11 most popular school for religious ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of religious ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wheaton College Illinois is $31,892. This is less than $32,276, which is the national median of all religious ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in religious ed from Wheaton College Illinois in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in 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 religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wheaton College Illinois does not offer an online option for its religious ed 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.
Graduates of the master's religious ed program at Wheaton College Illinois make a median salary of $43,867. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all religious ed graduates with a master's is $43,736.
Of the 13 religious ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Wheaton College Illinois, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wheaton College Illinois are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 master's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Wheaton College Illinois.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Missionary Studies | 56 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 30 |
| Biblical Studies | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.