2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. This report analyzed 42 schools in Illinois to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Top 10 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Illinois. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
Women make up 46% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from UIUC take out $18,646 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $410, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Accounting at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DePaul University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
About 43% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 57% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at DePaul take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,299. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $421.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Illinois State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Illinois. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 140 students majoring in accounting at Illinois State, 66% are male and 34% are female.
Accounting majors at Illinois State take out an average of $19,890 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $340, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 42 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 56% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UIC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,324. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $257.
Out of the 42 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Illinois University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public college with a large student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 64% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at NIU accumulate an average of around $17,594 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $130.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 37% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from SIUC take out $22,947 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Accounting at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Report
Loyola University Chicago landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Loyola Chicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
About 51% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 49% are male.
Accounting majors at Loyola Chicago take out an average of $21,371 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $781, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northeastern Illinois University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 73 students majoring in accounting at Northeastern Illinois University, 51% are male and 49% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Northeastern Illinois University accumulate an average of around $16,453 in student debt.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 77 students majoring in accounting at SIUE, 57% are male and 43% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from SIUE carry an average student debt load of $19,997. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $212.
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Governors State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. GSU is a small public school located in the rural area of University Park.
Of the 48 students majoring in accounting at GSU, 46% are male and 54% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from GSU carry an average student debt load of $20,798.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Schools 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 Majors
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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
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