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Biblical Studies at Wheaton College

If you are interested in studying Biblical Studies, consider the program at Wheaton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Wheaton College is located in Wheaton, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 biblical studies degrees were granted at Wheaton College.

Online & Distance Learning at Wheaton College

Many students take online classes at Wheaton College. Of 2,874 students, 210 (7%) studied exclusively online and 115 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Biblical Studies Rankings at Wheaton College

These rankings give you a sense of how Wheaton College’s Biblical Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#2 of 3
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 10
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#12 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 52

Earnings for Biblical Studies Graduates from Wheaton College

Graduates of Wheaton College’s Biblical Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$22,192
3 years	$27,914
4 years	$35,678
5 years	$42,261

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Biblical Studies graduates from Wheaton College report median earnings of $35,678, compared with $48,509 for all Wheaton College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biblical Studies graduates from Wheaton College is $23,147.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biblical Studies graduates at Wheaton College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biblical Studies graduates at Wheaton College are 50% women (13) and 50% men (13).

Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Program at Wheaton College

Among the 26 bachelor’s biblical studies degrees awarded at Wheaton College, 50% were women (13) and 50% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Wheaton College, above the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biblical Studies Concentrations at Wheaton College

The Biblical Studies program at Wheaton College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Bible/Biblical Studies	26

Highest-Paying Careers for Biblical Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Biblical Studies program at Wheaton College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Biblical Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$64,599

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.