Accounting Schools
In Decatur, Illinois

The city of Decatur has 2 schools where accounting faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of accounting and accounting education in Decatur, which includes accounting training at the following levels:

  • Accounting Certificate
  • Associates degree in Accounting
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting

Statistics

Professional Trends

Decatur Vs. Illinois Accounting Employment

Decatur 980
Illinois 132,460

Exactly 980 of Illinois' 132,460 accounting professionals work in Decatur. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of accounting professionals in Decatur has shrunk by 28%. Overall employment in Decatur has increased.

Decatur Vs. Illinois Accounting employment growth

171,170 161,420 158,230 142,870 132,460
1,360 1,370 1,310 1,250 980
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Decatur

Accounting VS. All professions salaries in Decatur

$34,220 $37,470 $38,628 $39,402 $39,320
$34,660 $42,740 $44,780 $46,400 $39,840
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Accounting in Decatur
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Decatur

Salaries for accounting professionals in Decatur have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $39,320 per year was earned by accounting professionals in Decatur. The average salary for accounting professionals in Decatur was $34,220 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Decatur.

Salary percentiles for Accounting professionals in Decatur

10th percentile		 $25,775
25th percentile		 $30,878
50th percentile		 $38,752
75th percentile		 $46,022
90th percentile		 $55,568

Decatur accounting professionals earn a median yearly salary of $38,752. The difference in pay between the accounting professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 116%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $25,775 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $55,568 per year.

Average Salaries for Accounting professionals and related professions in Decatur

Accounting		 $39,320
Forensic Accounting		 $51,900
Finance		 $61,653
Business		 $75,080
Business Administration		 $78,045
Small Business		 $104,210

On average accounting professionals in Decatur earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Decatur.

Educational Trends

Accounting schools in Decatur

2

Many of Decatur's accounting professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited accounting schools in the city.

Accounting Programs Offered In Decatur

associate		 1
bachelor		 1
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 2
Total4

There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in accounting offered by Decatur's accounting schools.

Student Completed Accounting Degrees In Decatur

associate		 6
bachelor		 12
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 15
Total33

Approximately 33 students graduated from accounting courses in 2010.

Accounting Faculty Salaries in Decatur, Illinois

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