by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Wheaton College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wheaton College among the top schools in the country for economics, coming in at #132 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 132 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 4 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at Wheaton College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wheaton College handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Wheaton College is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
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 |
Learn more about Wheaton College tuition and fees.
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 |
Wheaton College granted 33 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
