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Accounting Schools in Michigan

2,507 students earned Accounting degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 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 1,631
Associate Degree 398
Master’s Degree 396
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,058.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,033 a year.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids
158 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,127 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. In their early career, Davenport University grads earn an average salary of $34,703. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,264.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,962.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,744 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 13% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,242 after earning their degree at this institution.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Northwood will pay a net price of $21,257.

#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,449. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

Accounting Careers in MI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $116,300
Business Professors 15% $93,440
Tax Preparers 10% $0
Accountants and Auditors 9% $65,850
Financial Analysts 9% $78,490
Credit Analysts 9% $60,860
Financial Examiners 8% $74,280
Budget Analysts 7% $78,750
Brokerage Clerks 5% $48,860
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -2% $37,810
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -8% $71,460

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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