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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Illinois

31,710 students earned Business, Management & Marketing degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Business, Management & Marketing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Illinois

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 13,418
Master’s Degree 12,463
Associate Degree 2,175
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,958
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,958
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,958
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,091
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,091
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 438
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 438
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 167
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 167
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Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 48.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Illinois

1,512,080 people in the state and 34,973,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business, management and marketing.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, business, management and marketing grads earn an average of $67,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs in IL

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago
3,382 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
20,832 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at DeVry University - Illinois will pay a net price of $28,983. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign
2,880 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,321.

#3

American InterContinental University - Online

Schaumburg
2,844 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

An average student at AIU Online will pay a net price of $13,339. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,315 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Northwestern University

Evanston
2,713 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,279. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
2,003 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054.

#6

Illinois State University

Normal
1,344 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

University of Chicago

Chicago
1,273 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,671 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#8

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago
1,176 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

#9

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago
1,042 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago. An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434.

#10

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb
916 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in IL

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Statisticians 31% $82,830
Operations Research Analysts 28% $93,070
Actuaries 23% $98,810
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 22% $57,340
Financial Managers 17% $126,020
Real Estate Appraisers 15% $51,380
Management Analysts 15% $83,780
Advertising and Promotions Managers 14% $108,300
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 12% $29,750
Cargo and Freight Agents 11% $44,180
Training and Development Managers 10% $108,990
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $135,440
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 10% $41,060
Training and Development Specialists 10% $63,200
Personal Financial Advisors 9% $88,760
Advertising Sales Agents 9% $51,310
Cost Estimators 9% $63,490
Logisticians 9% $64,990
Lodging Managers 9% $41,100
Marketing Managers 9% $118,890
Insurance Sales Agents 8% $52,420
General and Operations Managers 8% $102,660
Sales Representatives 8% $52,090
Sales Managers 8% $118,040
Administrative Services Managers 8% $89,840
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 8% $57,650
Social and Community Service Managers 8% $60,560
Accountants and Auditors 8% $71,470
Human Resources Managers 8% $106,370
Credit Counselors 8% $45,480
Survey Researchers 8% $58,370
Sales Workers 8% $27,340
Construction Managers 7% $90,270
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $90,420
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $67,790
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 7% $58,720
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 7% $49,170
Statistical Assistants 7% $50,530
Financial Specialists 6% $82,100
Purchasing Managers 6% $106,850
Human Resources Specialists 6% $58,060
Parts Salespersons 6% $30,320
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 6% $46,440
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 6% $62,430
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 6% $79,380
Financial Examiners 5% $93,700
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 5% $41,980
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 4% $59,920
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
Industrial Production Managers 4% $98,580
Economists 4% $104,230
Loan Officers 4% $66,570
Technical Writers 4% $67,550
Compensation and Benefits Managers 4% $113,700
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Retail Sales Supervisors 3% $38,250
Sales Supervisors 3% $67,980
Credit Analysts 3% $65,610
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers 3% $64,900
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 3% $67,750
Receptionists and Information Clerks 3% $28,810
Mathematical Science Professors 2% $57,330
Customer Service Representatives 2% $35,080
Brokerage Clerks 2% $53,130
Real Estate Sales Agents 1% $34,180
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 0% $55,930
Economics Professors 0% $110,310
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $76,810
Slot Supervisors -3% $0
Office Clerks -3% $34,530
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $47,920
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $40,760
Wholesale and Retail Buyers -4% $0
Editors -4% $58,540
Gaming Supervisors -4% $0
Computer Programmers -5% $87,770
Procurement Clerks -5% $44,820
Purchasing Agents -6% $0
Insurance Underwriters -6% $70,410
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -6% $42,810
Chief Executives -7% $208,000
Travel Agents -8% $38,380
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -9% $36,200
Bill and Account Collectors -10% $36,470
Labor Relations Specialists -11% $59,460
New Accounts Clerks -12% $36,110
Tellers -14% $29,120
Gaming Managers -14% $0
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -19% $57,400
Data Entry Keyers -23% $33,850
Word Processors and Typists -37% $44,160

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