Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 80.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 82.5%
- Retention Rate
- 84.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $70,871
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $62,792 | $26,967 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,775 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $61,516 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $50,356 | $26,495 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $44,356 | |
| Education, General. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $36,674 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $36,141 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $31,314 | $26,402 |
| Music. | Bachelor | $27,439 | |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $26,739 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $21,052 |
Outcomes Overview
Illinois Wesleyan graduates earn a median of $70,871 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 38% with typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 4.9% of post-graduation income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's 98.3% employment rate reflects strong alumni networks and career services in the liberal arts tradition. Graduates typically enter fields like business, education, healthcare, and nonprofit work, where Illinois Wesleyan's reputation for producing well-rounded professionals opens doors. The high loan repayment rate of 84.36% indicates financial stability among alumni. This represents a strong return on investment for a small liberal arts education.