Accounting and Related Services at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in accounting and related services earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 643 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $63,701 | $66,132 | #629 | $54,393 |
| 644 | Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL | $63,661 | $67,759 | #580 | $40,526 |
| 645 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $63,645 | $66,947 | #606 | $54,152 |
| 646 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $63,516 | $72,096 | #469 | $46,577 |
| 647 | Cleary University Howell, MI | $63,508 | $66,962 | #604 | $43,665 |
| 648 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $63,454 | $66,746 | #612 | $53,280 |
| 649 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $63,442 | $66,892 | #608 | $45,553 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,577 one year after graduating and $63,516 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Athens State University ranks #646 by median pay four years after graduation, and #469 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,073.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.