2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 199 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Champaign.
Women make up 46% of the accounting majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UIUC accumulate an average of around $18,646 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $410.
Read full report on Accounting at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Out of the 199 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.
Of the 369 students majoring in accounting at Ohio State, 57% are male and 43% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $20,580 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $292.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
About 43% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 57% are male.
Accounting majors at DePaul take out an average of $23,299 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $421, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 199 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 164 students majoring in accounting at Michigan State, 51% are male and 49% are female.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $524, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 140 students majoring in accounting at Illinois State, 66% are male and 34% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Illinois State carry an average student debt load of $19,890. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $340.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 38% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 62% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,316. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $335.
Grand Valley State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
Women make up 53% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from GVSU take out $21,814 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $242, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 56% are male.
Accounting majors at UIC take out an average of $19,324 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 $257.
Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.
Of the 123 students majoring in accounting at Miami University - Oxford, 55% are male and 45% are female.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Miami University - Oxford take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,291. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $398.
Western Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the small city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 43% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $23,732 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $316, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Accounting at Western Michigan University
Kent State University at Kent did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 56% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Kent State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,480. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $428.
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Northern Illinois University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 64% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at NIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,594. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $130.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 37% of the accounting majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UW - Whitewater carry an average student debt load of $20,400.
Read full report on Accounting at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison.
Women make up 44% of the accounting majors at the school.
With a ranking of #16, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 31% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from Franklin University take out $22,342 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Wayne State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 52% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at Wayne State take out an average of $20,092 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
About 53% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 47% are male.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $278, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Northwood University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Midland.
About 64% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 36% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Northwood take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,561. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $291.
Lakeland University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the rural area of Plymouth, Lakeland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 31% are male.
Accounting majors at Lakeland take out an average of $25,646 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #21, University of Notre Dame did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.
Women make up 44% of the accounting majors at the school.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 37% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at SIUC accumulate an average of around $22,947 in student debt.
Read full report on Accounting at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Davenport University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 52% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at Davenport University take out an average of $24,646 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $216, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #24, University of Toledo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the city of Toledo.
About 41% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 59% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at University of Toledo accumulate an average of around $20,857 in student debt.
Cleveland State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public school with a large student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 55% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from Cleveland State University take out $22,346 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Accounting students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 30 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| 30 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 30 | Bowling Green State University - Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH |
| 34 | University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| 35 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI |
| 36 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL |
| 37 | Ball State University | Muncie, IN |
| 38 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL |
| 39 | University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | La Crosse, WI |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
Explore the best accounting schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,427 |
| Ohio | 3,277 |
| Illinois | 3,097 |
| Indiana | 1,668 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
Accounting Related Majors
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Accounting Focus Areas
| 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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| 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.
- 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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