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Accounting Schools in Michigan

406 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting major is the 14th 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
Master’s Degree 396
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,744 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,242 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 13% of the teachers are full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#3

Davenport University

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,371.

29 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. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,127.

#7

Oakland University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Adrian College

Adrian
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,865 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Adrian. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $24,982.

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

In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962.

#10

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. An average student at Calvin will pay a net price of $26,082.

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
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 3,906
Management Sciences & Methods 413
Human Resource Management 325
Business & Commerce 215
Finance & Financial Management 102
Marketing 97
Other Business & Marketing 87
International Business 43

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