All Illinois College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Business & Finance · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | — | $45,716 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $55,155 | $74,757 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $50,017 | $67,982 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $37,925 | $57,739 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $31,438 | $51,626 | $26,533 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Illinois College students earn a median $52,575 ten years after starting college, more than 27% of Illinois colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
Illinois College majors questions
How many majors does Illinois College offer?
Illinois College offers 45 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Illinois College?
Finance graduates from Illinois College earn a median $74,757 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Illinois College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $45,388 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Illinois College overview