by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for accounting, ranked #357 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 357 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Michigan | 9 of 36 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in accounting at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 41 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 259 |
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU earn a median of $64,367 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $21,504 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 48% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 25 |
