Accounting Schools
In Springfield, Illinois

Accounting faculty can choose to work at one of 2 accounting schools in Springfield. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of accounting and accounting education in Springfield, which includes accounting training at the following levels:

  • Associates degree in Accounting
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Masters degree in Accounting

Statistics

Professional Trends

Springfield Vs. Illinois Accounting Employment

Springfield 3,280
Illinois 132,460

Exactly 3,280 of the 132,460 accounting professionals employed in Illinois, work in Springfield. Between 2006 and 2010, in Springfield, there has been a 17% decline in the number of accounting professionals. Overall employment in Springfield has increased.

Springfield Vs. Illinois Accounting employment growth

171,170 161,420 158,230 142,870 132,460
3,960 3,800 3,700 3,490 3,280
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Springfield

Accounting VS. All professions salaries in Springfield

$37,282 $40,224 $41,212 $42,215 $42,427
$38,260 $40,150 $41,300 $42,900 $44,040
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Accounting in Springfield
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield

As the number of accounting professionals in Springfield has shrunk, salaries for accounting professionals have increased. In 2010 Springfield accounting professionals earned an average yearly salary of $42,427. Four years earlier in 2006, accounting professionals in Springfield made an average salary of $37,282 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.

Salary percentiles for Accounting professionals in Springfield

10th percentile		 $27,887
25th percentile		 $33,168
50th percentile		 $39,617
75th percentile		 $48,275
90th percentile		 $60,212

Accounting professionals make a median salary of $39,617 per year in Springfield. The 10% of accounting professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $27,887 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $60,212 per year.

Average Salaries for Accounting professionals and related professions in Springfield

Accounting		 $42,427
Forensic Accounting		 $65,533
Finance		 $67,754
Business Administration		 $72,090
Business		 $73,045
Small Business		 $82,050

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

Educational Trends

Accounting schools in Springfield

2

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

Accounting Programs Offered In Springfield

associate		 1
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in accounting offered by Springfield's accounting schools.

Student Completed Accounting Degrees In Springfield

associate		 2
bachelor		 32
master		 39
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total73

In 2010 approximately 73 students completed accounting courses.

Accounting Faculty Salaries in Springfield, Illinois

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