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Accounting Schools in Wisconsin

2,384 students earned Accounting degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,013
Associate Degree 447
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 423
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 423
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 423
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 355
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 355
Master’s Degree 146

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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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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
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,234. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,753 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 20% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,083 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Marquette University

Milwaukee
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $57,725 after graduation.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,650 after earning their degree at this institution.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 86% of the teachers are full time. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,486. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,618 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 49% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending MATC will pay a net price of $8,721.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,057 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,053. Graduates earn an average $35,436 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,839 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. A typical student attending Gateway Technical College will pay a net price of $8,487.

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
Marketing 1,561
Finance & Financial Management 1,561
Human Resource Management 558
Business & Commerce 526
Real Estate 284
Management Sciences & Methods 267
General Sales & Marketing 264

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