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General Accounting Schools in Wisconsin

1,632 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General 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 444
Master’s Degree 146
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 28
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Wisconsin

28,380 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 Wisconsin

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $70,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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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

This public school has an average net price of $17,234. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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

An average student at Lakeland will pay a net price of $23,026. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,083 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#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. Graduates earn an average $57,725 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,650 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,618 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,486 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,436 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,892 a year. A typical student attending Gateway Technical College will pay a net price of $8,487.

General Accounting Careers in WI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 13% $63,390
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
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 3

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