by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 156 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WMU. This makes it the #177 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,464 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $35,364 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at WMU is $316 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Of the 172 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WMU accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at WMU make a median salary of $64,165. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 31 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 331 |
| Marketing | 277 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 194 |
| Human Resource Management | 62 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.