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Finance in Illinois

Finance Schools in Illinois

2,157 Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Finance is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,737
Master’s Degree 339
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Illinois

221,870 people in the state and 4,245,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to finance.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Illinois

Finance grads earn an average of $93,200 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,139. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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DePaul University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,430. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. This private school has an average net price of $35,555. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,484. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,209.

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Augustana College

Rock Island
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $11,780.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This private school has an average net price of $25,057. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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Aurora University

Aurora
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 33% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Finance Careers in IL

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 8% $102,660
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
International Finance 101
Other Financial Management 4
Banking & Financial Support Services 1

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