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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

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Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 2nd in Michigan. In fact, 2,427 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Michigan to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best school in Michigan for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $524, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Out of the 33 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Walsh College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Walsh take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,994.

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#3

Hope College

Holland, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hope College is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Hope is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Holland.

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#4

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Calvin University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids.

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#5

Northwood University

Midland, MI

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Northwood University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Michigan. Located in the city of Midland, Northwood is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Northwood accumulate an average of around $20,561 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.

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Grand Valley State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, accounting graduates from GVSU take out $21,814 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $242.

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#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

On average, accounting graduates from Central Michigan take out $28,137 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $223.

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With a ranking of #8, Michigan Technological University did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Houghton.

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#9

Alma College

Alma, MI

Alma College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the distant town of Alma, Alma is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Oakland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,292. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $132, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 3,277
Illinois 3,097
Indiana 1,668
Wisconsin 1,606

Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 68,501
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19,139
Accounting and Finance 3,781
Accounting and Business/Management 1,538
Other Accounting and Related Services 844
Auditing 179

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

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