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Business Support & Assistance Schools in Illinois

571 students earned Business Support degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Business Support & Assistance is the 153rd most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Support & Assistance Majors in Illinois

Business Support majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 392
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 392
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 392
Associate Degree 115
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business support majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Business Support & Assistance Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 471,470 people employed in jobs related to a business support degree, compared to 10,836,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Support & Assistance Jobs in Illinois

In this state, business support grads earn an average of $43,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,160.

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

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,184. 33% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

In their early career, College of Lake County grads earn an average salary of $32,569. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,989.

#3

Parkland College

Champaign
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 45% of the teachers are full time.

#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,559 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,220 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $5,609.

#6

Fox College

Bedford Park
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

In their early career, Fox College grads earn an average salary of $33,756. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,998 after graduation. 33% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,654.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
901 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,035. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at St. Augustine College.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $6,995. Graduates earn an average $27,858 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#9

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,500 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

Business Support & Assistance Careers in IL

Some of the careers business support majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Cargo and Freight Agents 11% $44,180
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 10% $41,060
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 6% $46,440
Receptionists and Information Clerks 3% $28,810
Customer Service Representatives 2% $35,080
Office Clerks -3% $34,530
Procurement Clerks -5% $44,820
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -9% $36,200
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -19% $57,400
Data Entry Keyers -23% $33,850
Word Processors and Typists -37% $44,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Business Administration & Management 13,124
Management Sciences & Methods 4,786
Accounting 3,151
Marketing 2,122
Finance & Financial Management 1,970
Human Resource Management 1,254
Business & Commerce 877
Management Information Systems 564

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