by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Wheaton College Illinois ranks among other schools offering degrees in religious ed.
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The bachelor's program at Wheaton College Illinois was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for religious ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wheaton College Illinois handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in religious education. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Religious Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Wheaton College Illinois make a median salary of $30,063 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,007.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wheaton College Illinois, religious ed students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all religious ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,497.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religious ed majors at Wheaton College Illinois.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Religious Education from Wheaton College Illinois in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% 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, 70% 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 religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The religious ed program at Wheaton College Illinois awarded 15 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 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 master's in religious ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 25 |
| Biblical Studies | 22 |
| Missionary Studies | 12 |
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