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. In addition, we cover how Illinois Wesleyan ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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Illinois Wesleyan was ranked #134 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 #7 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois Wesleyan University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois Wesleyan is $61,838. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois Wesleyan, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Illinois Wesleyan is $543 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan in 2020-2021, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois Wesleyan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 43 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 18 |
| Marketing | 17 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| International Business | 3 |
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