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Accounting in Illinois

Accounting Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 2,994 students earned their Accounting degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,749
Master’s Degree 510
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 355
Associate Degree 183
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 136
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61

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: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Illinois

There are 182,140 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $77,800, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,955. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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DePaul University

Chicago
314 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,430. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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243 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,966. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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156 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,484. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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144 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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101 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

The average student takes 5.11 years to complete their degree at Northeastern Illinois University. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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Accounting Careers in IL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 13,124
Management Sciences & Methods 4,786
Marketing 2,122
Finance & Financial Management 1,970
Human Resource Management 1,254
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 564
Hospitality Management 211

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