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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 2,054 students earned their Finance degrees in IL.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management 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
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 129
Post-Master’s Certificate 129
Master’s Degree 111
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 49
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 49
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Associate Degree 1

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: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Illinois

285,460 people in the state and 5,710,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Illinois

In this state, finance grads earn an average of $81,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#3

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation.

#8

Augustana College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,489. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,411 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

66% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

Finance & Financial Management 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
Credit Counselors 8% $45,480
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Financial Specialists 6% $82,100
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 5% $41,980
Loan Officers 4% $66,570
Credit Analysts 3% $65,610
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 3% $67,750
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -6% $42,810
Chief Executives -7% $208,000
Bill and Account Collectors -10% $36,470
New Accounts Clerks -12% $36,110
Tellers -14% $29,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 12,631
Management Sciences & Methods 4,668
Accounting 3,097
Marketing 2,110
Human Resource Management 983
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 563
Hospitality Management 211

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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