Economics at Wheaton College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wheaton College is in Wheaton, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wheaton College
Online coursework is an option at Wheaton College. Among 2,874 students, 210 (7%) studied exclusively online and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Wheaton College
Rankings can help you compare Wheaton College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 57 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Wheaton College
Those who finish Wheaton College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,269 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 4 years | $60,894 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Wheaton College take home a median $60,894, compared with $48,509 for all Wheaton College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Wheaton College is $21,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Wheaton College
This Economics program at Wheaton College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Wheaton College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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