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Business Economics Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 249 students earned their Business Economics degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Business Economics is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors in Illinois

Business Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 200
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business economics majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Illinois

2,490 people in the state and 43,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business economics.

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Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, business economics grads earn an average of $108,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $116,020.

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

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434.

#3

DePaul University

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

8 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 student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending WIU will pay a net price of $15,305. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,569 after graduation. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Benedictine U. An average student at Benedictine U will pay a net price of $25,698.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

Business Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers business economics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Economists 4% $104,230
Economics Professors 0% $110,310

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