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Accounting in Michigan

Accounting Schools in Michigan

2,171 students earned Accounting degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

An Accounting major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

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 1,365
Associate Degree 382
Master’s Degree 309
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 55
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Michigan

There are 103,780 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Michigan

Accounting grads earn an average of $73,940 in the state and $78,820 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

86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,545. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

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Davenport University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,760. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,055. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,744 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,943. 11% of the teachers are full time.

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Oakland University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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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
Financial Analysts 9% $78,490
Financial Examiners 8% $74,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Business Administration & Management 9,389
Marketing 2,001
Finance & Financial Management 1,699
Human Resource Management 1,262
Business & Commerce 1,060
Management Sciences & Methods 817
Hospitality Management 447
International Business 436

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