by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how EIU compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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EIU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. More specifically it was ranked #436 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU report a median salary of $70,108 a year. This is above $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at EIU, accounting students accumulate a median of $23,974 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 56% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 56% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Eastern Illinois University.