2023 Best Accounting Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
In 2020-2021, accounting students earned 1,606 degrees and certificates from a Wisconsin school, making the subject the 7th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Accounting Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 46 schools in Wisconsin to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Wisconsin
The following schools top our list of the Best Accounting Colleges.
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Madison to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UW - Madison accumulate an average of around $19,250 in student debt.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Madison Area Technical College is a great place for accounting students. Madison College is a large public school located in the city of Madison.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Madison College carry an average student debtload of $20,076.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marquette University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Wisconsin list. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Marquette take out is $24,141. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $401.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at FVTC accumulate an average of around $15,250 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Wisconsin. Located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay, NWTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $17,417.
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Western Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Western Technical College is a small public school located in the city of La Crosse.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Western Technical College carry an average student debtload of $17,574.
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UW - La Crosse accumulate an average of around $19,000 in student debt.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Tech is a public school with a small student population.
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Saint Norbert College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of De Pere, SNC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at SNC accumulate an average of around $26,964 in student debt.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, accounting graduates from UW - Eau Claire take out $25,026 in student loans while working on their degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,435 |
| Ohio | 3,278 |
| Illinois | 3,151 |
| Indiana | 1,707 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Marketing | 52,916 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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