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Accounting in Illinois

Accounting Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 201,910 people employed in jobs related to an Accounting degree, compared to 4,708,770 nationwide.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $104,205. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,014.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,188 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 43%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 65%.

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%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

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
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $63,707
Statistical Assistants $58,190
Brokerage Clerks $52,416
Budget Analysts $80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Treasurers and Controllers $162,461
Tax Preparers $67,542
Investment Fund Managers $157,819

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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