Business Economics at Wheaton College
If you plan to study Business Economics, take a look at what Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wheaton College sits in Wheaton, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 business economics degrees were awarded at Wheaton College.
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Studying Online at Wheaton College
Many students take online classes at Wheaton College. Of 2,874 students, 210 (7%) studied exclusively online and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Wheaton College
Use these rankings to compare Wheaton College’s Business Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #72 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business Economics graduates at Wheaton College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business Economics graduates at Wheaton College are 26% women (14) and 74% men (40).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Wheaton College
Among the 54 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at Wheaton College, 26% were women (14) and 74% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Business Economics program at Wheaton College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.