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Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 471 students earned their Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping degrees in IL.

An Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Majors in Illinois

Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 284
Associate Degree 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 76
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 76
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a accounting technology and bookkeeping major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting technology and bookkeeping majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.4%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 61,730 people employed in jobs related to an accounting technology and bookkeeping degree, compared to 1,808,660 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a accounting technology and bookkeeping grad in the state is $49,000, compared to a typical salary of $46,860 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer accounting technology and bookkeeping degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
231 Total Students

An average student at Taylor Business Institute will pay a net price of $16,555. 23% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,519. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

A typical student attending ECC will pay a net price of $3,628. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,541 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,577 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,866 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid. 25% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,277.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
992 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, Olney Central College grads earn an average salary of $30,485. This public school has an average net price of $7,601.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,252 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,939 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,494 Total Students

50% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
737 Total Students

In their early career, St. Augustine College grads earn an average salary of $28,566. 89% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Careers in IL

Some of the careers accounting technology and bookkeeping majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 7% $50,530
Brokerage Clerks 2% $53,130
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $40,760
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $47,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting technology and bookkeeping.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Accounting 2,828
Accounting & Finance 133
Accounting Management 2
Other Accounting 1

View all majors related to Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping

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