by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #553 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WIU. This makes it the #282 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,063 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $30,023 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from WIU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 112 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 24 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 23 |
| Marketing | 22 |
| Human Resource Management | 15 |
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