Education at Wheaton College
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wheaton College is in Wheaton, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Wheaton College
Online coursework is an option at Wheaton College. Among 2,874 students, 210 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Wheaton College
Use these rankings to compare Wheaton College’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #18 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #46 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #208 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #379 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1386 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Wheaton College
Those who finish Wheaton College’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,069 |
| 2 years | $37,064 |
| 3 years | $41,339 |
| 4 years | $44,810 |
| 5 years | $49,942 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Wheaton College report median earnings of $44,810, compared with $48,509 for all Wheaton College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Wheaton College is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Wheaton College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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