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2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan

16 Ranked Colleges
576 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in Michigan

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 75,655 accounting students received their degree, making the major the 7th most popular in the country.

Across Michigan, there were 2,298 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 576 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,608 and $41,198 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great accounting programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the accounting program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting in Michigan

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Michigan State is a public institution located in East Lansing, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 130 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Michigan State University Accounting Report

#2

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the #2 spot on the list. GVSU is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan. It awarded 43 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

GVSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GVSU are $17,448, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Grand Valley State University

#3

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Walsh College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Walsh College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Troy, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree accounting students list, Walsh has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Walsh are $13,100.

Read more about Accounting at Walsh

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #4 spot on the list. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized school located in Dearborn, Michigan that handed out 15 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Dearborn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Dearborn are $25,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Michigan - Dearborn

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #5 spot on the list. U-M is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 94 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #2 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#6

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 56 degrees to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree accounting students list, Eastern Michigan has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552.

Read more about Accounting at Eastern Michigan University

#7

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

Western Michigan University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. WMU is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WMU also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Michigan University are $31,355, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at Western Michigan University

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Oakland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Oakland is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oakland, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland University are $24,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Oakland University Accounting Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UM Flint not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Flint are $18,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at UM Flint

#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Wayne State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayne State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Accounting at Wayne State

#11

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Davenport University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Davenport University is a medium-sized school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 35 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Davenport University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Davenport University are $16,636.

Read full report on Accounting at Davenport University

#5 in overall quality

Michigan Technological University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. Michigan Tech is a medium-sized public school situated in Houghton, Michigan. It awarded 10 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree accounting students list, Michigan Tech has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Technological University are $21,996, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Michigan Tech

#13

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Baker College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking, coming in at #13. Owosso, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Baker College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baker College are $12,710, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Baker College Accounting Report

#14

Adrian College

Adrian, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

Adrian College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan list. This small school is located in Adrian, Michigan, and it awarded 12 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree accounting students list, Adrian has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adrian College are $19,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Adrian

#15

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Madonna University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking. Madonna is a private not-for-profit institution located in Livonia, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Madonna not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Madonna are $16,200.

Read more about Accounting at Madonna University

#16

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

Calvin University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Michigan ranking, coming in at #16. Calvin University is a small school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 14 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Calvin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Calvin are $29,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at Calvin University

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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