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Accounting Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 3,292 students earned their Accounting degrees in IL.

An Accounting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,831
Master’s Degree 671
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 361
Associate Degree 206
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 155
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 155
Post-Master’s Certificate 68
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 68

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: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Illinois

182,140 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Illinois

Accounting grads earn an average of $77,800 in the state and $78,820 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
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $63,509.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago
314 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $29,537. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $54,399 after graduation.

305 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
22,994 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,520 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,883.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,579.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $52,246 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,266.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $27,330. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,010 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
6,440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,555. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

Accounting Careers in IL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $126,020
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Statistical Assistants 7% $50,530
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700
Credit Analysts 3% $65,610
Brokerage Clerks 2% $53,130
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $76,810
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.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 12,631
Management Sciences & Methods 4,668
Marketing 2,110
Finance & Financial Management 1,841
Human Resource Management 983
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 563
Hospitality Management 211

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