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Finance Schools in Illinois

1,896 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,725
Master’s Degree 107
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.1%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

DePaul University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174.

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,830. In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State.

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

An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,590. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,609 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Augustana College

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

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,446 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,867 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Aurora University

Aurora
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

In their early career, Aurora grads earn an average salary of $44,368. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Aurora. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,024. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, SXU grads earn an average salary of $45,411.

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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