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Accounting Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 2,384 students earned their Accounting degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,013
Associate Degree 447
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 423
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 423
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 423
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 355
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 355
Master’s Degree 146

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Wisconsin

There are 81,100 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 Wisconsin

Accounting grads earn an average of $68,410 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,313 after earning their degree at this institution.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,126 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,753 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,026. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,725 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,380.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UWM grads earn an average salary of $41,703. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,618 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721. In their early career, MATC grads earn an average salary of $31,486.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 55% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,436 a year.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. In their early career, Gateway Technical College grads earn an average salary of $28,892. 58% of the teachers are full time.

Accounting Careers in WI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $122,300
Statistical Assistants 18% $45,460
Brokerage Clerks 16% $46,840
Financial Analysts 15% $71,330
Business Professors 13% $92,180
Accountants and Auditors 13% $63,390
Tax Preparers 12% $39,870
Financial Examiners 11% $71,090
Credit Analysts 10% $61,670
Budget Analysts 6% $70,650
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $55,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Business Administration & Management 5,343
Finance & Financial Management 1,564
Marketing 1,561
Human Resource Management 596
Business & Commerce 529
Management Sciences & Methods 317
Real Estate 284
General Sales & Marketing 264

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