by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #26 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University highly for accounting, placing at #770 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 770 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 28 of 34 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 138 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in accounting at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 26 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 97 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 522 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University earn a median of $63,815 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $30,023 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 8 |
