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Accounting Schools in Michigan

2,427 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 1,597
Associate Degree 380
Master’s Degree 323
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 51
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
81% Graduation Rate
49,659 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,925. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 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

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#4

Davenport University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,927 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,592 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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.

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

In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $40,440. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $16,445.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,912. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,053 a year.

#9

Oakland University

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,729.

#10

Central Michigan University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,881 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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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