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Business Economics Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Illinois

48,180 people in the state and 986,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Business Economics.

Business Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Business Economics grads earn an average of $123,111. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,178.

Business Economics Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Business Economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,703 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,737 in their first year after graduation. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,073 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,243 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 59%.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,355 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Business Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers Business Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 3% $69,831
Financial Risk Specialists -4% $127,364

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Business Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Quantitative Economics 22,727
General Economics 21,627
Agricultural Economics 1,768
Applied Statistics, General 572
Development Economics 375
Applied Economics 368
Other Economics 250
Natural Resource Economics 184

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