Best Accounting Colleges in Michigan

We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in Michigan that offer Accounting degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 42 Accounting schools located within Michigan. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Accounting Colleges in Michigan for 2021

Rank	School Name	Location		Rating
1	Michigan State University	East Lansing, MI	Michigan State University offers 3 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 433 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 275 Bachelor's degrees, 154 Master's degrees, and 4 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 80 Reviews	Read more: Michigan State University Reviews
2	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor, MI	Image by @deb_fancylife University of Michigan-Ann Arbor offers 1 Accounting Degree program. It's a large public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 76 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 76 Master's degrees.	Based on 128 Reviews	Read more: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Reviews
3	Grand Valley State University	Allendale, MI	Grand Valley State University offers 4 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large suburb. In 2015, 201 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 152 Bachelor's degrees, and 49 Master's degrees.	Based on 32 Reviews	Read more: Grand Valley State University Reviews
4	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti, MI	Eastern Michigan University offers 3 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large suburb. In 2015, 165 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 107 Bachelor's degrees, and 58 Master's degrees.	Based on 32 Reviews	Read more: Eastern Michigan University Reviews
5	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo, MI	Western Michigan University offers 3 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 165 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 121 Bachelor's degrees, and 44 Master's degrees.	Based on 56 Reviews	Read more: Western Michigan University Reviews
6	University of Michigan-Dearborn	Dearborn, MI	University of Michigan-Dearborn offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a small city. In 2015, 96 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 83 Bachelor's degrees, and 13 Master's degrees.		Read more: University of Michigan-Dearborn Reviews
7	Northwood University-Michigan	Midland, MI	Northwood University-Michigan offers 3 Accounting Degree programs. It's a small private university in a small city. In 2015, 91 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 91 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 8 Reviews	Read more: Northwood University-Michigan Reviews
8	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant, MI	Central Michigan University offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a far away town. In 2015, 106 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 106 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 24 Reviews	Read more: Central Michigan University Reviews
9	Wayne State University	Detroit, MI	Wayne State University offers 4 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 153 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 112 Bachelor's degrees, 40 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificates degree.	Based on 16 Reviews	Read more: Wayne State University Reviews
10	University of Michigan-Flint	Flint, MI	University of Michigan-Flint offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 71 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 48 Bachelor's degrees, and 23 Master's degrees.	Based on 4 Reviews	Read more: University of Michigan-Flint Reviews

List of all Accounting Colleges in Michigan

School Name	Average tuition	Student Teacher Ratio	Enrolled Students
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI	3/5	18 : 1	50,538
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI	3/5	7 : 1	43,651
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI	3/5	20 : 1	25,325
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI	3/5	23 : 1	21,824
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI	3/5	23 : 1	23,529
University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI	3/5	23 : 1	9,066
Northwood University-Michigan Midland, MI	5/5	19 : 1	3,337
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	3/5	27 : 1	26,825
Wayne State University Detroit, MI	3/5	14 : 1	27,140
University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI	3/5	21 : 1	8,470
Siena Heights University Adrian, MI	4/5	20 : 1	2,707
Hope College Holland, MI	5/5	12 : 1	3,392
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI	5/5	14 : 1	3,990
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI	3/5	18 : 1	7,218
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI	3/5	26 : 1	20,261
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI	5/5	12 : 1	4,920
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration Troy, MI		32 : 1	2,549
Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI	5/5	13 : 1	3,366
Madonna University Livonia, MI	4/5	19 : 1	3,704
Baker College Flint, MI	3/5	29 : 1	23,790
Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI	4/5	34 : 1	8,142
Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI	5/5	15 : 1	3,401
Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI	3/5	22 : 1	9,633
Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI	5/5	26 : 1	2,572
Albion College Albion, MI	5/5	13 : 1	1,376

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South University Online
Program Descriptions
- Business Administration (BBA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Leadership (MS)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Business Administration (AMBA)
Business Administration (BBA)

Future business leaders can find their start with our Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Courses including Strategic Management, Advanced Operations Management, and Global Business Management will instruct you how to adapt business strategies to the ever-changing marketplace. Courses including Managerial Communications, Dynamic Decision Making, and Leadership will seed the foundation for leadership skills. All BBA students are provided with the opportunity to conduct a capstone project, a two-course sequence that focuses on a particular area of emphasis and allows students to practice learned skills in a real-world business environment.

Public Administration (MPA)

Businesses depend on their public relations leaders to maintain positive relationships with the public. It’s often a pressure-filled career that calls for quick-thinking, decisive strategists who are good at leading teams. The Master of Science in Public Relations provides you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to push your career further. At the heart of this program is management and team-building skills, rounded out with best practices and an in-depth knowledge of communication technologies. Graduates will find themselves prepared to enter careers as PR managers, consultants, account directors, and political communications managers, to name a few.

Leadership (MS)

Our Master of Science in Leadership program will help bring out the natural leadership qualities in you and provide you with the skill set needed to effectively lead people, teams, departments, and even organizations. With our guidance and relevant coursework, we help to develop your leadership style so that you can successfully manage people, communicate effectively, influence others, set an example, solve problems, and foster teamwork across diverse disciplines.

Business Administration (MBA)

South University’s program uses a process-based curriculum that allows you to gain a firm grounding in economics, decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment – all imperative skills to being competitive in the chosen field. Some of the specific skills graduates of our program will have the opportunity to master include the evaluation of diverse business models, an ethical and global perspective in the decision-making process, the ability to apply effective and clear communication skills in influencing others, and the application of effective leadership and management techniques.

Business Administration (AMBA)

South University’s program uses a process-based curriculum that allows you to gain a firm grounding in economics, decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment – all imperative skills to being competitive in the chosen field. Some of the specific skills graduates of our program will have the opportunity to master include the evaluation of diverse business models, an ethical and global perspective in the decision-making process, the ability to apply effective and clear communication skills in influencing others, and the application of effective leadership and management techniques.
South University
Program Descriptions
- Business Administration (BBA)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Leadership (MS)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Public Relations (BS)
Business Administration (BBA)

Choose South University’s Business Administration degree programs. Whether you are good with numbers, people, computers, or just business concepts in general, a business administration degree can help you get in the door at many businesses and organizations.

Business Administration (MBA)

Choose South University’s Business Administration degree programs. Whether you are good with numbers, people, computers, or just business concepts in general, a business administration degree can help you get in the door at many businesses and organizations.

Leadership (MS)

Our Master of Science in Leadership program will help bring out the natural leadership qualities in you and provide you with the skill set needed to effectively lead people, teams, departments, and even organizations. With our guidance and relevant coursework, we help to develop your leadership style so that you can successfully manage people, communicate effectively, influence others, set an example, solve problems, and foster teamwork across diverse disciplines.

Public Administration (MPA)

Businesses depend on their public relations leaders to maintain positive relationships with the public. It’s often a pressure-filled career that calls for quick-thinking, decisive strategists who are good at leading teams. The Master of Science in Public Relations provides you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to push your career further. At the heart of this program is management and team-building skills, rounded out with best practices and an in-depth knowledge of communication technologies. Graduates will find themselves prepared to enter careers as PR managers, consultants, account directors, and political communications managers, to name a few.

Public Relations (BS)

Good communication skills are the foundation of a successful career in public relations, a profession that is responsible for the building and maintaining of positive relations of organizations with the public. South University builds on your skills with relevant coursework that includes principles and practice of public relations, strategic planning, effective message design, research and evaluation, writing, and the use of the latest in communication technology and social media platforms. Because this profession depends on relationships, you will have the opportunity to learn ethical practices for managing relations with entities like media organizations, customers and clients, community members, government, and other external and internal audiences.
National American University
Program Descriptions
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Management
- Master of Business Administration, E-Marketing
- Master of Business Administration, Health Care Administration Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration, Information Technology Management
- Master of Business Administration, International Business Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration, Management Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration, Operations and Configuration Management
- Master of Business Administration, Project and Process Management
- Master of Management, Criminal Justice Management Emphasis
- Master of Management, E-Marketing
- Master of Management, Health Care Administration Emphasis
- Master of Management, Human Resources Emphasis
- Master of Management, Information Technology Management
- Master of Management, Operations and Configuration Management
- Master of Management, Project and Process Management
- Master of Management, Proprietary Higher Education Emphasis
Master of Business Administration

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Management

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Business Administration, E-Marketing

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, Health Care Administration Emphasis

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Emphasis

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, Information Technology Management

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, International Business Emphasis

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, Management Emphasis

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, Operations and Configuration Management

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Business Administration, Project and Process Management

An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.

Master of Management, Criminal Justice Management Emphasis

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, E-Marketing

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, Health Care Administration Emphasis

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, Human Resources Emphasis

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, Information Technology Management

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, Operations and Configuration Management

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, Project and Process Management

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Master of Management, Proprietary Higher Education Emphasis

The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Additional Accounting Degree Facts for Michigan Schools

Michigan Schools offering online Accounting degrees

Online Accounting degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 255 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Accounting degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.

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Bachelor's

Master's

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School Name	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's
Baker College	3	127	125	0
Davenport University	2	25	95	0
Northwood University-Michigan	0	0	87	0
Cleary University	0	0	15	0
Madonna University	0	0	12	0
University of Phoenix-Michigan	0	0	2	3

How many Michigan schools offer online Accounting degrees?

3 Certificates
3 Associate's
6 Bachelor's
1 Master's

What Accounting degree programs were earned in Michigan?

Degree Level	Program Length	Colleges	Graduates
Associate's	2-year Length	16 Colleges	164 Graduates
Bachelor's	4-year Length	47 Colleges	1,842 Graduates
Certificates	< 1 year Length	12 Colleges	18 Graduates
Doctoral	1-2 year Length	1 Colleges	4 Graduates
Master's	1+ years Length	18 Colleges	605 Graduates