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2025 Best Accounting Schools in Michigan

35 Colleges in Michigan
2,427 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$55,065 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #8 in popularity, accounting is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 35 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,427 degrees in accounting annually.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Michigan Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Accounting Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting
Doctor's Degrees in Accounting

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Accounting in Michigan

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Michigan Schools in Accounting

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
172 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$67,819 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 172 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Michigan State University earn $12,755 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in accounting from Michigan State University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
203 Accounting Degrees Awarded
13.3% Growth in Graduates

Western Michigan University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #322 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 203 accounting students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make an average of $50,779 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in accounting from Western Michigan University

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Accounting Program Name

If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BS in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
235 Accounting Degrees Awarded
9.4% Growth in Graduates

Grand Valley State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the town of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #342 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 235 accounting students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn around $56,247 in the first couple years of their career.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
95 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$62,327 Median Starting Salary

Oakland University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Oakland is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Oakland is a great university overall.

There were about 95 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Oakland University earn a boost of approximately $7,263 above the average earnings of accounting graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
153 Accounting Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Wayne State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Detroit. A Best Colleges rank of #433 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wayne State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 153 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make an average of $56,115 in the first couple years of working.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$62,430 Median Starting Salary

Central Michigan is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mount Pleasant. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Central Michigan is a great university overall.

There were about 57 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available. Those accounting students who get their degree from Central Michigan University receive $7,365 more than the standard accounting grad.

More information about a degree in accounting from Central Michigan University

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Hope College
Holland, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$61,120 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Holland, Hope is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 16th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 15 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Hope in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting major at Hope College get $6,055 above the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Accounting Program Name

Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$48,637 Median Starting Salary

Calvin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids. This university ranks 20th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 27 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Calvin in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the accounting program make about $48,637 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in accounting from Calvin University

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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$53,991 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #592 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Davenport University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 146 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Davenport University in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn around $53,991 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in accounting from Davenport University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$45,217 Median Starting Salary

Northwood is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Midland.

There were approximately 96 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Northwood in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the accounting program state that they receive average early career income of $45,217.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 314 3,277
Illinois 304 3,097
Indiana 294 1,647
Wisconsin 273 1,606

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Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 1,870
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 435
Accounting and Business/Management 61
Other Accounting and Related Services 33
Accounting and Finance 18
Auditing 10

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 8,818
Marketing 2,029
Finance & Financial Management 1,741
Human Resource Management 1,168
General Business/Commerce 1,020
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 770
Hospitality Management 401
International Business 344
Management Information Systems 339
Entrepreneurial Studies 239

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