Urban Studies at Wheaton College
If you plan to study Urban Studies, consider the program at Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wheaton College sits in Wheaton, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 urban studies degrees were granted at Wheaton College.
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Online Class Availability at Wheaton College
Many students take online classes at Wheaton College. Of 2,874 students, 210 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Urban Studies Rankings at Wheaton College
Use these rankings to compare Wheaton College’s Urban Studies program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Urban Studies graduates at Wheaton College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Urban Studies graduates at Wheaton College are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
Urban Studies Bachelor’s Program at Wheaton College
Of the 4 bachelor’s urban studies graduates at Wheaton College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Urban Studies Concentrations at Wheaton College
The Urban Studies program at Wheaton College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Urban Studies Graduates
Students who finish Urban Studies program at Wheaton College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Urban Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.