Economics
Bachelor's degree · Wheaton College · Wheaton, IL
$62,889Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,829Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,000Median federal debt
31Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Wheaton College earn a median of $62,889 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $21,000, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $92,075 | $13,395 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $84,932 | $15,250 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $58,921 | $19,500 |
| Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais | $54,169 | $26,991 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $53,529 | $27,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $52,728 | $26,801 |
| Monmouth College Monmouth | $47,048 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $45,386 | $24,976 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $44,015 | $15,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $40,004 | — |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $37,798 | $21,201 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $37,767 | $17,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $37,151 | $20,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg | $23,222 | $24,498 |
Other programs at Wheaton College
- Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$81,470 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyDoctoral degree
$65,409 - Theological and Ministerial StudiesMaster's degree
$56,069 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$55,300 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$47,714 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$46,778 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$45,069 - Religious EducationMaster's degree
$43,867 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$43,719 - International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's degree
$40,084 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$39,321 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$37,025 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,723 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,375 - Religious EducationBachelor's degree
$31,892 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,658 - Bible/Biblical StudiesBachelor's degree
$29,986 - MusicBachelor's degree
$26,540 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
$23,202 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
$37,501
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Wheaton College make?
The median salary is $62,889 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.