Illinois Wesleyan University Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at Illinois Wesleyan University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Illinois Wesleyan University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Illinois Wesleyan University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for IWU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $63,800 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $29,690 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $27,000 | $47,650 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $27,000 | $17,510 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $27,000 | $60,130 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $32,380 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $32,570 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,000 | $66,610 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $34,350 |
Most Recent Reviews
Illinois Wesleyan offered an unforgettable experience that helped me grow into a socially aware, critical thinker. While my experience was amazing, it came at a hefty cost. Many IWU students are heavily involved in various activities and internships in the community. It has a great reputation for its pre-med, music, and theater programs.
Illinois Wesleyan University was a great school to go to. The education you receive is truly life changing and the professors are always willing to help. With it being a smaller school, you are able to get the one on one attention that is so important when learning complicated material. Besides academics, the school environment and inclusion is great. I was in a sorority and loved how involved I could get. I also pursued music and was able to make close friends through this. Overall, this school provided me... Read More