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Economics Schools in Illinois

384 students earned Economics degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Economics is the 34th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 259
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 101
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 101
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 15.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 75.8%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Illinois

32,640 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $90,080, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 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.

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DePaul University

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

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,099 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,214. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. 94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,223 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 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 student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

A typical student attending EIU will pay a net price of $13,098. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at EIU.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $57,340
Survey Researchers 8% $58,370
Economists 4% $104,230
Economics Professors 0% $110,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Social Sciences 185
International Relations & Security 158
Political Science & Government 156
Sociology 100
Anthropology 69
Geography & Cartography 42
Criminology 12
Urban Studies 4

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