Program Analysis
At $55,300/yr, Business Economics graduates from Wheaton College land near the $53,330 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 4.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Business Economics's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $24,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #54 of 81 Business Economics programs, Wheaton College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $83,645 show a 51% jump from the $55,300 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.