Median Earnings (1yr)
$43,867
51st percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Wheaton College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wheaton College graduates earn $44k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all religious education masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Religious Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wheaton College$43,867
National Median$43,736

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 Wheaton College, approximately 20% 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.