Economics Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 92,710 people employed in jobs related to an Economics degree, compared to 2,896,860 nationwide.
Wages for Economics Jobs in Illinois
In this state, Economics grads earn an average of $85,096. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,045.
Most Popular Economics Programs in IL
There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
Economics Careers in IL
Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | 13% | $117,178 |
| Economists | 11% | $73,611 |
| Survey Researchers | 11% | $108,538 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 10% | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 10% | $169,952 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 10% | $77,828 |
| Environmental Economists | 8% | $86,726 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | 8% | $85,177 |
| Data Scientists | 8% | $106,295 |
| Biostatisticians | 7% | $121,594 |
| Statisticians | 7% | $130,349 |
| Managers, All Other | 6% | $95,684 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| General Social Sciences | 17,510 |
| International Relations & Security | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7,105 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1,942 |
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