Wheaton College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Wheaton College at a glance
2,121
students enrolled
727
degrees and certificates a year
85%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$26,975
average net price a year
Tuition $43,670
$50,270
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,756
median earnings, 10 years after entry
83% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Theology | 16% | 114 |
| Social sciences | 13% | 91 |
| Psychology | 12% | 90 |
| Business & management | 10% | 70 |
| Biological sciences | 8% | 57 |
AI and data programs
Wheaton College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Wheaton College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of DuPage County, where the college is.
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1,290
open professional jobs
192
entry level
15 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
52 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in DuPage County
2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier
$110,502
median household income
DuPage County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, psychology, business & management, which lead to research (2 open), programs (9 open), human resources (65 open), finance (177 open), sales (152 open), operations (270 open).
Hiring most: Michael Page (34), Exelon (33), PECO Energy (33), Baltimore Gas and Electric (32), Pepco Holdings (32), KeHE (23), Zachry (20), LHH (17).
What they hire for: Engineering (274), Operations (270), Finance (177), Sales (152), Data & Analytics (74), Human Resources (65). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Du Page County Workforce Innovation Board.
- workNet DuPage Career CenterLisle · 630-955-2030 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College enrolls about 2,121 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wheaton, Illinois. It awards about 727 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Wheaton College?
- 85% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Wheaton College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,270 six years after entry and $63,756 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Wheaton College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Wheaton College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Wheaton College?
- 1,290 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 192 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.
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