Entry Level Salary
$57,269
Median Salary
$94,391
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
21.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,775,640
Entry (Early)
$57,269
Median (Prime)
$94,391
High (Prime)
$97,919
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+58k
+360k
+388k
$25k / yr
-32k
+270k
+298k
$50k / yr
-122k
+180k
+208k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
37
26
25
$25k / yr
Never
30
29
$50k / yr
Never
36
35
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-30%
248%
274%
$50k / yr
-56%
83%
96%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.2%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Accountants and auditors
34.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$62,534
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,413|$81,680
openings
124,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.6%
Financial managers
7.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,599
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$123,000|$161,700
openings
74,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +14.8%
Management occupations
4.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$54,997
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$128,074|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Top executives
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$70,793
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$192,632|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Financial and investment analysts
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$80,104
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$96,793|$101,350
openings
25,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.7%
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$41,650
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,000|$49,210
openings
170,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.8%
Management analysts
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$88,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,550|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
Lawyers, judges, and related workers
1.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$96,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$175,000|$144,040
openings
34,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4%
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
1.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,393|$47,320
openings
125,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5%
Personal financial advisors
1.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$65,599
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$102,140
openings
24,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| accounting and related services. | Undergrad Certificate | 585 | $23,783 - $90,270 |
| accounting and related services. | Associate's Degree | 807 | $25,591 - $66,793 |
| accounting and related services. | Bachelor's Degree | 1123 | $20,245 - $141,931 |
| accounting and related services. | Post-bacc Certificate | 33 | $79,598 - $115,965 |
| accounting and related services. | Master's Degree | 538 | $34,361 - $134,461 |
| accounting and related services. | Doctoral Degree | 14 | Data N/A |
| accounting and related services. | First Professional Degree | 2 | $122,025 - $122,025 |
| accounting and related services. | Graduate Certificate | 46 | $42,188 - $151,284 |
| accounting and related services. | Level 99 | 25 | $89,896 - $89,896 |
| taxation. | Undergrad Certificate | 8 | Data N/A |
| taxation. | Master's Degree | 67 | $81,454 - $170,796 |