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Professional Sales Schools in Illinois

75 students earned Sales degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Professional Sales is the 50th most popular major out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Professional Sales Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 50
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 50
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 50
Associate Degree 21
Bachelor’s Degree 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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Jobs for Professional Sales Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 131,240 people employed in jobs related to a sales degree, compared to 3,329,050 nationwide.

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Wages for Professional Sales Jobs in Illinois

In this state, sales grads earn an average of $42,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $45,080.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer sales degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,220 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,171 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,423 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $4,537. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Lake Land College

Mattoon
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,862 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,953 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 66% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,196.

#5

Parkland College

Champaign
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,539. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

#6

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,500 after earning their degree at this institution.

Professional Sales Careers in IL

Some of the careers sales majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Advertising Sales Agents 9% $51,310
Sales Representatives 8% $52,090
Sales Workers 8% $27,340
Parts Salespersons 6% $30,320
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 6% $79,380
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $38,250
Sales Supervisors 3% $67,980
Travel Agents -8% $38,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Retailing & Retail Operations 29
General Sales & Marketing Operations 28
Other General Operations 3

View all majors related to Professional Sales

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