by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering accounting.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. More specifically it was ranked #522 out of 718 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University earn a median of $63,815 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $30,023 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Western Illinois University.