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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.
1,122
open professional jobs
137
entry level
11 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
48 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in DuPage County
2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier
$110,502
median household income
DuPage County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% 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 (15 open), human resources (49 open), finance (167 open), sales (118 open), operations (231 open).
Hiring most: Baltimore Gas and Electric (26), Exelon (26), PECO Energy (26), Pepco Holdings (26), Sargent & Lundy (24), Creative Financial Staffing (23), KeHE (20), Navistar (20).
What they hire for: Engineering (259), Operations (231), Finance (167), Sales (118), Data & Analytics (50), Human Resources (49). 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?
- 1,122 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 137 of them entry level and 11 saying no experience is needed. Baltimore Gas and Electric has the most openings.
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