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Economics at Illinois State University

Economics at Illinois State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what Illinois State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 economics graduations were recorded at Illinois State University.

Studying Online at Illinois State University

Distance learning is available at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at Illinois State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #8 of 14
Best Value Illinois #8 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #29 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #31 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #261 of 463
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #292 of 466

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Illinois State University

Graduates of Illinois State University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Illinois State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,992
2 years $46,422
3 years $52,925
4 years $56,964
5 years $71,687

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Illinois State University take home a median $56,964, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at Illinois State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Illinois State University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at Illinois State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Illinois State University are 33% women (14) and 67% men (29).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University

Among the 26 bachelor’s economics graduates at Illinois State University, 15% were women (4) and 85% were men (22).

Illinois State University gender breakdown of Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Illinois State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at Illinois State University

Of the 17 master’s economics graduates at Illinois State University, 59% were women (10) and 41% were men (7).

Illinois State University gender breakdown of Economics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
International (Nonresident) 13
Racial-ethnic diversity of Economics majors at Illinois State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, below the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Illinois State University

The Economics program at Illinois State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Economics 26
Quantitative Economics 17

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

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