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General Accounting Schools in Illinois

2,992 students earned Accounting degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Accounting is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,155
Master’s Degree 562
Associate Degree 111
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 88
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 88
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 75
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Illinois

There are 65,560 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Illinois

Accounting grads earn an average of $77,970 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
314 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,018 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $52,854 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public school has an average net price of $14,462. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation.

General Accounting Careers in IL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700
Credit Analysts 3% $65,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $76,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 133
Accounting & Finance 133
Accounting Management 2
Other Accounting 1

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