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Accounting Schools in Illinois

750 students earned Accounting degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 696
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 182,140 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Illinois

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $77,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,983. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 5%.

#2

DePaul University

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

49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $31,174.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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

81% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,434.

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

This private school has an average net price of $25,196. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,859 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,462.

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

Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. It takes the average student 5.11 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 33% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

Accounting Careers in IL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $126,020
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700
Credit Analysts 3% $65,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $76,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 7,000
Management Sciences & Methods 3,914
Human Resource Management 923
Marketing 419
Finance & Financial Management 244
Management Information Systems 154
Business & Commerce 132
Taxation 65

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