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General Accounting Schools in Wisconsin

1,610 students earned Accounting degrees in Wisconsin in the <nil> year.

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 931
Associate Degree 438
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 133
Master’s Degree 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 79.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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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
88% Graduation Rate
47,016 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,708. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $59,235.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,446 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,094 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,320 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,102.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
10,569 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,937 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
10,337 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. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
23,829 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,176 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,152 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. A typical student attending Madison College will pay a net price of $10,038. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,828 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,079 after earning their degree at this institution. 81% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,311 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,935. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

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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