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Accounting in Michigan

Accounting Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 1,648 students earned their Accounting degrees in MI.

In this state, Accounting is the 9th most popular major out of a total 954 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Michigan

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,291
Master’s Degree 299
Associate Degree 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Michigan

There are 39,040 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Michigan

Accounting grads earn an average of $74,370 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

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213 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884.

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Davenport University

Grand Rapids
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,127 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Davenport University. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,760. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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144 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,055.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,744 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 10%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,541 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Northwood. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,630. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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Accounting Careers in MI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 9% $65,850
Financial Examiners 8% $74,280

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 317
Accounting Management 83
Auditing 9
Accounting & Finance 4
Other Accounting 2

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