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 Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Michigan State came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 231 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $58,100. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Michigan State make a median salary of $61,707. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 $26,168.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Michigan State is $524 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 214 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 796 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 343 |
| Marketing | 275 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 220 |
| Hospitality Management | 177 |
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