# Wheaton College: Religious Education (bachelor's)

Wheaton, IL. IPEDS 149781, CIP 39.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wheaton-college/majors/religious-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,892
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,605 (U.S. median for this major: $41,796 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,454)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$809

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,605 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,001 | $81,004 | 11.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,587 | $75,277 | 11.1 years |
| 48-75k | $20,553 | $83,240 | 12.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,176 | $97,913 | 14.4 years |
| 110k+ | $33,435 | $135,412 | 19.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Religious Education at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | $42,605 | $25,000 | $26,975 | 85% |
| Moody Bible Institute | $36,770 | $14,000 | $22,221 | 62% |

## Careers
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education (SOC 21-2021): median wage $52,560 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $53,600 IL, $52,100 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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