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Accounting Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Illinois

There are 201,910 people in the state and 4,708,770 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $104,205. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,014.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,188 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Accounting Careers in IL

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Investment Fund Managers 14% $157,819
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 13% $63,707
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $80,576
Tax Preparers 9% $67,542
Financial Managers 9% $75,665
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Statistical Assistants 7% $58,190
Financial and Investment Analysts 7% $82,666
Brokerage Clerks 6% $52,416
Accountants and Auditors 3% $79,222
Treasurers and Controllers 1% $162,461

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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