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Accounting at Western Illinois University

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Illinois University sits in Macomb, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 accounting degrees were granted at Western Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University

Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Western Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Western Illinois University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#21 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#41 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#80 of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#150 of 181
Best Value	Nationwide	#477 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#839 of 1,145

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#21 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#41 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#80 of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#150 of 181
Best Value	Nationwide	#477 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#839 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Western Illinois University

Graduates of Western Illinois University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$42,063
2 years	$46,162
3 years	$55,523
4 years	$63,815
5 years	$69,665

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Western Illinois University take home a median $63,815, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Accounting graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $30,023.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Western Illinois University are 51% women (22) and 49% men (21).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University

Among the 35 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Western Illinois University, 54% were women (19) and 46% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Western Illinois University

Of the 8 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Western Illinois University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 12% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, below the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Western Illinois University

The Accounting program at Western Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	43

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.