Accounting Schools in Wisconsin
2,652 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Wisconsin
Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 1,060 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 573 |
Associate’s Degree | 461 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 379 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 379 |
Master’s Degree | 178 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 1 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Wisconsin, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of accounting majors in Wisconsin is as follows:
- Asian: 4.8%
- Black or African American: 2.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
- White: 77.8%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
- Other Races: 3.3%

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Wisconsin
There are 81,100 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Wisconsin
Accounting grads earn an average of $68,410 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

Most Popular Accounting Programs in WI
There are 50 colleges in Wisconsin that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,955. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $24,800 after graduation.
82% of the teachers are full time. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 62% of students get financical aid.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,900 a year.
100% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,200 after graduation.
83% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,851.
The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, Madison College grads earn an average salary of $30,600. 61% of students get financical aid.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,000 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Lakeland. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,351.
Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,854. In their early career, Moraine Park Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,400. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.
Accounting Careers in WI
Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:
Job Title | WI Job Growth | WI Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in Wisconsin
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.
Major | Annual Graduates in WI |
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Business Administration & Management | 6,335 |
Marketing | 1,705 |
Finance & Financial Management | 1,496 |
Human Resource Management | 776 |
Business & Commerce | 739 |
Business Support & Assistance | 476 |
Entrepreneurial Studies | 415 |
Management Information Systems | 287 |
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