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General Accounting Schools in Michigan

1,870 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 1,513
Master’s Degree 310
Associate Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
81% Graduation Rate
49,659 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,701 a year.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
22,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,210. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
18,266 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,384 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,927 a year.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,919 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,492 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,989 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,340 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,422 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

#9

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
17,170 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,729. 94% of students get financical aid. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
15,424 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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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