2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 99,265 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the #8 most popular major in the United States.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 177 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for accounting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Great Lakes Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Accounting
Our analysis found Franklin University to be the best value school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Franklin University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbus.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Franklin University are $9,577 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Franklin University accumulate an average of around $33,568 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Trine are $9,576 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Trine accumulate an average of around $30,764 in student debt.
Trine also claimed a spot on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
IWU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,239 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from IWU take out $38,031 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 177 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies landed the # 4 spot on the list. Indiana Tech - CPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort-Wayne.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indiana Tech - CPS are $10,224 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Indiana Tech - CPS carry an average student debtload of $34,506.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Akron. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing Akron are $14,200 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Herzing Akron take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $49,711.
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With a ranking of #6, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. SIUE is a large public school located in the suburb of Edwardsville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. On average, accounting graduates from SIUE take out $22,627 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $204, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Central Michigan University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees each year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $273, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Western Illinois University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WIU are $13,297 a year. Accounting majors at WIU take out an average of $31,948 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Northern Illinois University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
NIU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,738 in tuition and fees each year. On average, accounting graduates from NIU take out $20,453 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $177.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.
University of Akron Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $11,880 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from University of Akron Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $27,065. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $236, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW - River Falls undergraduate students pay an average of $15,661 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UW - River Falls take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,853.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - River Falls also is in the top 10% of our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Whitewater is a large public school located in the distant town of Whitewater.
UW - Whitewater undergraduate students pay an average of $16,602 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UW - Whitewater take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,508.
UW - Whitewater excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Eau Claire are $17,149 per year. On average, accounting graduates from UW - Eau Claire take out $24,001 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
UW - Eau Claire excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.
UW - La Crosse undergraduate students pay an average of $18,014 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UW - La Crosse carry an average student debtload of $20,732.
UW - La Crosse excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Youngstown State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Youngstown State University are $9,732 a year.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW Oshkosh is a fairly large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.
UW Oshkosh undergraduate students pay an average of $15,306 in tuition and fees each year.
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Baker College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker College are $12,420 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $36,077 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #18, Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well on this year’s best value schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. SIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Carbondale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SIUC are $15,240 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at SIUC accumulate an average of around $26,697 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $161.
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University of Northwestern Ohio landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lima.
University of Northwestern Ohio undergraduate students pay an average of $11,619 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at University of Northwestern Ohio take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $36,928.
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Walsh College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Walsh are $20,310 a year. On average, accounting graduates from Walsh take out $22,669 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree accounting programs. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - Green Bay are $16,091 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UW - Green Bay take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,366.
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Herzing University - Kenosha came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Herzing University - Kenosha is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Kenosha are $14,200 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha carry an average student debtload of $49,711.
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Platteville, UW - Platteville is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Platteville undergraduate students pay an average of $16,483 in tuition and fees each year.
UW - Platteville excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Ferris State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ferris is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Ferris carry an average student debtload of $27,092.
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Ottawa University - Milwaukee came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Ottawa University - Milwaukee is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ottawa University - Milwaukee are $12,616 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Ottawa University - Milwaukee accumulate an average of around $34,868 in student debt.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | University of Wisconsin - Parkside | Kenosha, WI |
| 28 | DeVry University - Illinois | Chicago, IL |
| 29 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI |
| 30 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 31 | Purdue University Global | Indianapolis, IN |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI |
| 32 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL |
| 34 | Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| 35 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
Explore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,435 |
| Ohio | 3,278 |
| Illinois | 3,151 |
| Indiana | 1,707 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
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Accounting Related Majors for Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
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