2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 3,097 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Illinois to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Illinois Schools for an Associate in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Illinois the best school in Illinois for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rasmussen University - Illinois is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Rasmussen University - Illinois carry an average student debtload of $20,174.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Illinois. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Naperville.
On average, accounting graduates from DeVry University - Illinois take out $35,669 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 3 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Illinois College landed the # 3 spot on the list. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,427 |
| Ohio | 3,277 |
| Indiana | 1,668 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
Accounting Related Rankings by Major
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68,501 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19,139 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,781 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,538 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 844 |
| Auditing | 179 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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