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Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in Illinois

224 students earned Entrepreneurship degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

An Entrepreneurial Studies major is the 156th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Entrepreneurial Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 105
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 105
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Entrepreneurial Studies Grads in Illinois

136,470 people in the state and 3,032,370 in the nation are employed in jobs related to entrepreneurship.

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Wages for Entrepreneurial Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, entrepreneurship grads earn an average of $107,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 12 colleges in Illinois that offer entrepreneurship degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

#2

North Central College

Naperville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 51% of the teachers are full time. An average student at North Central will pay a net price of $25,199.

#3

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 49% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,858 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $25,196. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 38% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $25,698.

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

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation.

#8

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,086 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,239 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SRC will pay a net price of $6,468. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,827 a year.

#10

Lincoln College

Lincoln
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 32% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

MacCormac College

Chicago
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
276 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, MacCormac grads earn an average salary of $31,985. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

Entrepreneurial Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers entrepreneurship majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 8% $102,660
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

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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