Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,923
74th percentile (60th in IL)
Est. Median Debt
$26,976
Est. from IL median (24 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Illinois Wesleyan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Illinois Wesleyan University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 74th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (48 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Illinois Wesleyan University$44,923$26,976*
University of Illinois Chicago$60,917$52,881$16,750*0.27
Loyola University Chicago$55,652$25,000*0.45
Elmhurst University$48,105$46,883$24,064*0.50
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$48,038$45,096$19,500*0.41
Wheaton College$47,714$44,810$25,000*0.52
National Median$41,809$26,000*0.62
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$14,338$60,917$16,750
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$51,716$55,652$25,000
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst
$41,628$48,105$24,064
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$16,004$48,038$19,500
Wheaton College
Wheaton
$43,930$47,714$25,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Illinois Wesleyan University, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.