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. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #590 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 438 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 590 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WIU. This makes it the #282 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $49,900. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from WIU in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from WIU make a median salary of $68,648 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in accounting from WIU. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 153 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 19 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Human Resource Management | 18 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 17 |
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