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General Accounting Schools in Michigan

2,025 students earned Accounting degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 97 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,569
Master’s Degree 394
Associate Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
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 men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Michigan

39,040 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Michigan

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $74,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,356. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,033 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#4

Davenport University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Davenport University will pay a net price of $18,264.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,744 Total Students

In their early career, Walsh grads earn an average salary of $55,242. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,127.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#9

Oakland University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland.

#10

Central Michigan University

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,007. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

General Accounting Careers in MI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 9% $65,850
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
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 317
Accounting Management 83
Auditing 8
Accounting & Finance 4
Other Accounting 2

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