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 Northwood ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Northwood was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #13 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwood University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northwood is $40,225. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwood, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,850 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 Northwood is $291 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northwood University.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwood University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 549 |
| Marketing | 92 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 51 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 25 |
