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Entrepreneurship Schools in Illinois

163 students earned Entrepreneurial Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Entrepreneurship is the 34th most popular major out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Entrepreneurship Majors in Illinois

Entrepreneurial Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 75
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 75
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a entrepreneurial studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of entrepreneurial studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Entrepreneurship Grads in Illinois

136,470 people in the state and 3,032,370 in the nation are employed in jobs related to entrepreneurial studies.

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Wages for Entrepreneurship Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a entrepreneurial studies grad in the state is $107,910, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. 99% of students get financical aid.

#2

DePaul University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,196. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation.

9 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. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,214.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Benedictine U. In their early career, Benedictine U grads earn an average salary of $44,569.

#5

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,086 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,135. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,148 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#8

Lincoln College

Lincoln
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,419 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#8

MacCormac College

Chicago
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
276 Total Students

An average student at MacCormac will pay a net price of $19,233. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,985 a year. 73% of students get financical aid.

#8

North Central College

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

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Illinois Wesleyan. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 100% of students get financical aid.

Entrepreneurship Careers in IL

Some of the careers entrepreneurial studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 8% $102,660
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to entrepreneurial studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Small Business Administration 22

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