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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k) in Illinois

18 Ranked Colleges
653 Degrees Awarded
$17,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Accounting is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 75,655 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across Illinois, there were 3,189 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 653 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $57,267 and $46,814 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the accounting program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k) in Illinois

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Springfield landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Springfield, Illinois, this small public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

UIS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIS are $16,757.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, and it awarded 30 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SIUE, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are $9,300, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Illinois University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Dekalb, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 97 students in 2019-2020.

NIU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NIU are $11,086, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northern Illinois University Accounting Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #4 spot on the list. UIC is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 36 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036.

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#5

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Illinois State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Normal, Illinois, this large public school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, Illinois State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State are $11,069, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. SIUC is located in Carbondale, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SIUC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SIUC are $32,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southern Illinois University Carbondale Accounting Report

#7

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois
#15 in overall quality

Governors State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. GSU is a small public school situated in University Park, Illinois. It awarded 13 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

GSU also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GSU are $14,674.

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#8

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, Illinois
#10 in overall quality

Saint Xavier University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Xavier University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 6 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, SXU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SXU are $15,450, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
#7 in overall quality

Aurora University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Aurora, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Aurora also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Aurora University are $13,200.

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#10

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Western Illinois University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Macomb, Illinois, this medium-sized public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WIU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WIU are $11,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

Bradley University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Bradley University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Peoria, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, Bradley has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bradley are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Dominican University

River Forest, Illinois

Dominican University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in River Forest, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Dominican U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dominican U are $20,884.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Northeastern Illinois University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Northeastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 16 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, Northeastern Illinois University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern Illinois University are $17,032.

Full Northeastern Illinois University Accounting Report

#14

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

With a ranking of #14, Concordia University, Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in River Forest, Illinois. It awarded 2 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our illinois master’s degree accounting students whose families make $30-$48k list, Concordia University, Chicago has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Roosevelt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Roosevelt Accounting Report

#16

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, DePaul University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. DePaul University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 109 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

DePaul also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul University are $19,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full DePaul Accounting Report

#17

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Benedictine University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Lisle, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Benedictine U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Benedictine University are $19,709.

Full Benedictine U Accounting Report

#18

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, DeVry University - Illinois did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Illinois For Those Making $30-$48k list. DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 109 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

DeVry University - Illinois also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois are $17,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full DeVry University - Illinois Accounting Report

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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