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Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in Illinois

224 students earned Entrepreneurship degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Entrepreneurial Studies is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Entrepreneurial Studies Majors in Illinois

Entrepreneurship majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 105
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 105
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of entrepreneurship majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Entrepreneurial Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 136,470 people in the state and 3,032,370 people in the nation working in entrepreneurship jobs.

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Wages for Entrepreneurial Studies Jobs in Illinois

Entrepreneurship grads earn an average of $107,910 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer entrepreneurship degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

North Central College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at North Central will pay a net price of $25,199. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

#3

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,858 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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

85% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Benedictine U. This private school has an average net price of $25,698.

#7

Trinity Christian College

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

Graduates earn an average $43,148 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,827 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#10

Lincoln College

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

An average student at Lincoln College will pay a net price of $17,852. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, Lincoln College grads earn an average salary of $29,419.

#10

MacCormac College

Chicago
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
276 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,233.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Illinois Wesleyan grads earn an average salary of $52,371. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Illinois Wesleyan.

Entrepreneurial Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers entrepreneurship 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 entrepreneurship.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 12,631
Management Sciences & Methods 4,668
Accounting 3,097
Marketing 2,110
Finance & Financial Management 1,841
Human Resource Management 983
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 563

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