by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU as a strong choice for accounting, placing at #438 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 438 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Michigan | 13 of 36 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 74 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in accounting at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
WMU is in the top 10% of the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 9 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 48 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU report a median salary of $65,264 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 95 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 29 |
