by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for accounting, placing at #25 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 25 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Michigan | 1 of 36 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 167 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 153 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 153 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,633 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into 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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Accounting | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 4 |
