Economics Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 92,710 people employed in jobs related to an Economics degree, compared to 2,896,860 nationwide.
Wages for Economics Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for an Economics grad in the state is $85,096, compared to a typical salary of $99,045 nationwide.
Most Popular Economics Programs in IL
Our data covers 4 colleges in Illinois offering Economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
Economics Careers in IL
Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | 13% | $117,178 |
| Economists | 11% | $73,611 |
| Survey Researchers | 11% | $108,538 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 10% | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 10% | $169,952 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 10% | $77,828 |
| Environmental Economists | 8% | $86,726 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 8% | $85,177 |
| Data Scientists | 8% | $106,295 |
| Biostatisticians | 7% | $121,594 |
| Statisticians | 7% | $130,349 |
| Managers, All Other | 6% | $95,684 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| General Social Sciences | 17,510 |
| International Relations & Security | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7,105 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1,942 |
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