Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Illinois Wesleyan University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 16 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Finance and Financial Management Services. leads business & economics with 102K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $101,609★ | — | 29 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $97,022 | $45,632 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Marketing.Small sample | — | $56,684 | — | 13 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 85K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $84,527 | $25,000 | 53 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 63K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $62,541★ | — | 26 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $44,356 | — | 5 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 62K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics.Small sample | — | $61,516★ | — | 8 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $57,839 | — | 31 |
| Sociology.Small sample | — | $36,674 | — | 7 |
| Political Science and Government.Small sample | — | $36,141 | — | 13 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 51K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $51,107★ | — | 5 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | — | $31,172 | — | 23 |
| Music.Small sample | — | $27,439 | — | 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 45K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Small sample | — | $44,923★ | — | 12 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Small sample | — | $43,737 | — | 6 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 43K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Small sample | — | $42,682 | — | 10 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
