All Wheaton College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 2
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $32,723 | $52,647 | $21,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $37,025 | $42,635 | $26,650 |
| Religious Education | $31,892 | $42,605 | $25,000 |
| Philosophy | — | $40,076 | $23,685 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Bible Studies | $29,986 | — | $23,147 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $21,500 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $26,540 | $40,329 | $24,556 |
| Studio Art | $23,202 | $38,363 | $23,281 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $62,889 | $84,829 | $21,000 |
| Business Economics | $55,300 | $80,258 | $24,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,714 | $48,374 | $25,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences | $32,375 | $69,566 | $20,356 |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,321 | $60,695 | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $81,470 | — | — |
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
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Wheaton College students earn a median $63,756 ten years after starting college, more than 70% of Illinois colleges we cover. 85% graduate within six years.
Wheaton College majors questions
How many majors does Wheaton College offer?
Wheaton College offers 37 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Wheaton College?
Economics graduates from Wheaton College earn a median $84,829 four years after graduating, the highest of the 14 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,000.
Which Wheaton College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Anthropology graduates earn the least: a median $37,501 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 Wheaton College overview