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Hospitality in Illinois

Hospitality Schools in Illinois

186 Hospitality students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Hospitality is the 113th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Hospitality Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 106
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 39
Associate Degree 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Hospitality Grads in Illinois

There are 9,930 people in the state and 917,700 people in the nation working in hospitality jobs.

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Wages for Hospitality Jobs in Illinois

In this state, hospitality grads earn an average of $52,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,270.

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

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. An average student at NLU will pay a net price of $14,290. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,110. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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DePaul University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,729.

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College of DuPage

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
901 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,188.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,260. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,414. 61% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,990. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Bradley. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Hospitality Careers in IL

Some of the careers hospitality majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 7% $49,170
Slot Supervisors -3% $0

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

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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