General Accounting at Eastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 general accounting graduations were recorded at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Illinois University’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 34 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #22 of 41 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 143 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #327 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 44% women (11) and 56% men (14).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 25 bachelor’s general accounting graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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.