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Accounting at Illinois State University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Illinois State ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Accounting Degrees Available at Illinois State

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Master’s Degree in Accounting

Illinois State Accounting Rankings

Illinois State was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Accounting	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting	69
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	81
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools	84
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools	86
Best Value Colleges for Accounting	88
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Accounting Graduates	93
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	95
Best Accounting Colleges for Veterans	98
Best Accounting Schools	107
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	124
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	126
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	127
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	131
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	139
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	142
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	150
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Accounting Graduates	157
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	179
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	185
Highest Paid Accounting Graduates	202
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	204
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	205
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	206
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	210
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	223
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	229
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	246
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	316
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	328
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	348

Popularity of Accounting at Illinois State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Illinois State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.

 

Accounting Student Diversity at Illinois State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Illinois State University.

Illinois State Accounting Bachelor’s Program

Of the 188 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Illinois State in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in accounting.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	8
Hispanic or Latino	19
White	151
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	4

Illinois State Accounting Master’s Program

Of the 55 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Illinois State in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in accounting.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	47
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Willjay under License

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