Earnings Distribution
How Wheaton College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | $56,069 | $43,459 | -22% |
| Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | $114,729 | $114,533 | -0% |
| Meadville Theological School of Lombard College | $57,047 | $57,470 | +1% |
| University of Chicago | $34,557 | $55,428 | +60% |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | $46,967 | $53,139 | +13% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Theological and Ministerial Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wheaton CollegeWheaton | $43,930 | $56,069 | $43,459 | — | — |
 Moody Bible InstituteChicago | $15,356 | $61,890 | — | — | — |
 Meadville Theological School of Lombard CollegeChicago | — | $57,047 | $57,470 | — | — |
 Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield | $12,320 | $50,178 | — | — | — |
 Lincoln Christian UniversityLincoln | $15,400 | $48,118 | — | — | — |
 Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryEvanston | — | $46,967 | $53,139 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $48,372 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with theological and ministerial studies graduates
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.