Accounting and Related Services master's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$101,1062University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · Debt not reported$100,2443DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$100,1614Roosevelt UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$98,8345University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$97,6136Illinois State UniversityNormal · Debt not reported$96,9457University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Debt not reported$94,9658Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$94,8599Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · Debt not reported$92,32710Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · Debt not reported$87,182
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1011Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $94,770
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,130–$141,710
- State employment
- 3,580
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 7,600
13-2011Accountants and Auditors
- State median wage
- $80,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,290–$102,270
- State employment
- 54,930
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 115,300
13-2054Financial Risk Specialists
- State median wage
- $104,300
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,070–$156,080
- State employment
- 2,920
- Projected growth
- +7.4%
- Annual openings
- 4,800
11-3031Financial Managers
- State median wage
- $165,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $128,370–$216,800
- State employment
- 52,720
- Projected growth
- +9.7%
- Annual openings
- 65,600
13-2051Financial and Investment Analysts
- State median wage
- $101,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $78,430–$128,620
- State employment
- 20,520
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 24,700
13-2031Budget Analysts
- State median wage
- $94,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $73,320–$112,260
- State employment
- 750
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,900
13-2061Financial Examiners
- State median wage
- $93,150
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,930–$127,090
- State employment
- 4,050
- Projected growth
- +9.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,500
13-2082Tax Preparers
- State median wage
- $54,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,120–$62,910
- State employment
- 1,310
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 9,400
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $101,106 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $100,244 | Not available |
| 3 | DePaul University | Chicago | $100,161 | Not available |
| 4 | Roosevelt University | Chicago | $98,834 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $97,613 | Not available |
| 6 | Illinois State University | Normal | $96,945 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Illinois Springfield | Springfield | $94,965 | Not available |
| 8 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $94,859 | Not available |
| 9 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | $92,327 | Not available |
| 10 | Western Illinois University | Macomb | $87,182 | Not available |
| 11 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | $85,319 | Not available |
| 12 | Aurora University | Aurora | $84,867 | Not available |
| 13 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $81,655 | Not available |
| 14 | DeVry University-Illinois | Lisle | $80,445 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Accounting and Related Services in Illinois
What do Accounting and Related Services master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $94,859 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northern Illinois University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.