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Accounting Schools in Wisconsin

In <nil>, 2,443 students earned their Accounting degrees in WI.

In this state, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 934
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 564
Associate Degree 443
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 396
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 396
Master’s Degree 106

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: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Wisconsin

81,100 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $68,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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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

In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $59,235. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $16,708.

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

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 82% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,396.

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Marquette University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,604 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,884. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
10,337 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UW - La Crosse will pay a net price of $14,839. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,845. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,152 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,329 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,828 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. 81% of students get financical aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,311 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of the teachers are full time.

Accounting Careers in WI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $122,300
Statistical Assistants 18% $45,460
Brokerage Clerks 16% $46,840
Financial Analysts 15% $71,330
Accountants and Auditors 13% $63,390
Tax Preparers 12% $39,870
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
Business Administration & Management 5,331
Finance & Financial Management 1,561
Marketing 1,561
Human Resource Management 558
Business & Commerce 526
Real Estate 284
Management Sciences & Methods 267
General Sales & Marketing 264

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