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Finance Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 2,095 students earned their Finance degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,668
Master’s Degree 362
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 221,870 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 4,245,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Illinois

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $93,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $100,990.

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

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $15,483. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,329. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
235 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,399 after earning their degree at this institution. 48% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,073 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $27,330. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,266. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
6,440 Total Students

A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $13,555. The average student takes 5.11 years to complete their degree at Northeastern Illinois University. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,367 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,016 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,370 a year. This private school has an average net price of $28,230.

#10

Aurora University

Aurora
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,165 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,326. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,646 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

Finance Careers in IL

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $126,020
Personal Financial Advisors 9% $88,760
General and Operations Managers 8% $102,660
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Financial Specialists 6% $82,100
Loan Officers 4% $66,570
Credit Analysts 3% $65,610
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Other Financial Management 4
Banking & Financial Support Services 1

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