Illinois Wesleyan University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Illinois Wesleyan University at a glance

• 1,582

  students enrolled

• 347

  degrees and certificates a year

• 75%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,199

  average net price a year

  Tuition $55,500

• $56,082

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $70,871

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  94% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Illinois Wesleyan University 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 Illinois Wesleyan University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of McLean County, where the college is.

• 166

  open professional jobs

• 20

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  16 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in McLean County

  2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $78,329

  median household income

  McLean County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, visual & performing arts, health professions, which lead to finance (16 open), sales (14 open), operations (24 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Rivian Automotive (31), State Farm (27), Illinois State University (20), Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE (13), Growmark (9), Country Financial (5), Cintas (4), Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (53), Operations (24), Finance (16), Sales (14), Data & Analytics (10), Administration (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Career Link.

• Career Link- McLean CountyNormal · 309-807-1386 · Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Illinois Wesleyan University?

Illinois Wesleyan University enrolls about 1,582 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bloomington, Illinois. It awards about 347 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois Wesleyan University?

75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Illinois Wesleyan University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,082 six years after entry and $70,871 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Illinois Wesleyan University offer AI or data science degrees?

Illinois Wesleyan University 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 Illinois Wesleyan University?

166 open professional jobs are listed in McLean County, 20 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Rivian Automotive has the most openings.