by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Illinois State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Illinois State University is in the top 15% of the country for accounting. In particular, it placed #90 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 32 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 32 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Illinois | 32 |
| College Major Best Value | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 131 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois State University earn a median of $74,441 a year. This is above $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, accounting students accumulate a median of $22,482 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Read more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 66% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Illinois State University.