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Accounting Schools in Michigan

2,507 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,631
Associate Degree 398
Master’s Degree 396
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 103,780 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $73,940, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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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

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,033 after graduation. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#4

Davenport University

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

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. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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.

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

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $21,257.

#9

Oakland University

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

53% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,445 after earning their degree at this institution. 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

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,007.

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
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
Brokerage Clerks 5% $48,860
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -2% $37,810
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 9,225
Marketing 1,993
Finance & Financial Management 1,688
Human Resource Management 1,219
Business & Commerce 1,060
Management Sciences & Methods 786
Hospitality Management 447
International Business 421

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