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 #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $43,500. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at WMU make a median salary of $55,217. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 146 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from WMU. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 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 bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 314 |
| Marketing | 222 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 166 |
| Human Resource Management | 66 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 33 |
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