by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #17 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU highly for accounting, placing at #439 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 439 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 19 of 34 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 75 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level available for accounting at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 53 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU report a median salary of $70,108 a year. This is above $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, accounting students accumulate a median of $23,974 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 56% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
