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Business Economics in Illinois

Business Economics Schools in Illinois

208 students earned Business Economics degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Business Economics is the 136th most popular major in the state out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 154
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 54

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 2,490 people employed in jobs related to a business economics degree, compared to 43,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a business economics grad in the state is $108,690, compared to a typical salary of $116,020 nationwide.

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

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 67% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% 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. 99% of students get financical aid.

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DePaul University

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

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This private school has an average net price of $29,430.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Lewis University

Romeoville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,977. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,005. 60% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $25,057. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,990.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,729. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

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Business Economics Careers in IL

Some of the careers business economics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Economics Professors 0% $110,310

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