All IWU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | $51,107 | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $62,619 | $101,609 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $70,831 | $97,022 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $48,706 | $71,088 | $27,000 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | $56,684 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $62,541 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $19,490 | $31,172 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,923 | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,737 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,629 | $84,527 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former IWU students earn a median $70,871 ten years after starting college, more than 82% of Illinois colleges we cover. 75% graduate within six years.
IWU majors questions
How many majors does IWU offer?
Illinois Wesleyan University offers 43 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at IWU?
Finance graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn a median $101,609 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,000.
Which IWU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $31,172 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Illinois Wesleyan University overview