by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #606 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 449 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 606 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $48,070. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from EIU. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the EIU accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 68 |
| Marketing | 31 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 26 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 22 |
| Construction Management | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.