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General Economics Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 782 students earned their General Economics degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Illinois

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 752
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.0%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Illinois

2,490 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $90,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

#5

DePaul University

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

Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $31,174. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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

In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,609 a year. It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate. 90% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,470. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Augustana College

Rock Island
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,489. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,446 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

North Central College

Naperville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,530 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

In their early career, Roosevelt grads earn an average salary of $38,145. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt.

General Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Economists 4% $104,230
Economics Professors 0% $110,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Quantitative Economics 1,353
Development Economics 1

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