by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Eastern Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 275 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #184 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $57,500. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, accounting students borrow a median amount of $10,440 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Eastern Michigan. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Eastern Michigan does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Eastern Michigan make a median salary of $65,575. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Eastern Michigan in 2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 218 |
| Marketing | 115 |
| Human Resource Management | 63 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 50 |
| Construction Management | 41 |
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