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General Accounting in Illinois

General Accounting Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 69,490 people employed in jobs related to an Accounting degree, compared to 1,890,860 nationwide.

General Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Illinois

Accounting grads earn an average of $90,807 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

General Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

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DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 87% 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. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,188 a year. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Accounting Careers in IL

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Budget Analysts $80,859
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Credit Analysts $66,233
Tax Preparers $67,542
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Financial Examiners $117,139

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance 49,828
Insurance 2,147
Actuarial Science 1,363
Taxation 1,238
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 324
International Finance 124
Public Finance 63

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