Accounting at Taylor Business Institute

Taylor Business Institute's accounting associate program carries an estimated $23,823 in debt—substantially more than both the national median of $19,354 and Illinois's $20,554 median for similar programs. This debt load becomes more concerning when compared to estimated first-year earnings of $37,001, which lag significantly behind what Illinois accounting graduates typically achieve. Other associate programs in the state, like College of DuPage and Rasmussen, report outcomes in the $44,000-$48,000 range, suggesting Illinois accounting graduates generally do much better than national averages.

The 0.64 debt-to-earnings ratio means your child would owe roughly two-thirds of their first year's salary—manageable on paper, but only if those earnings estimates hold true for Taylor's actual graduates. With such limited outcome data that the Department of Education can't publish actual figures for this program, there's inherent uncertainty about whether Taylor's specific training and job placement support will deliver results comparable to other Illinois schools.

For an accounting degree where Illinois programs demonstrably outperform the national average, paying above-median debt for below-median earnings projection doesn't suggest strong value. If your child is committed to staying in Illinois for accounting work, programs with verified track records of $45,000+ starting salaries would provide more financial security for similar or lower debt.