Accounting and Related Services at Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Dalton State College graduates in accounting and related services earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dalton State College 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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| 545 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $67,067 | $68,912 | #552 | $53,977 |
| 546 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $67,065 | $68,206 | #573 | — |
| 547 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $66,906 | $70,377 | #503 | $56,692 |
| 548 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $66,902 | $69,257 | #539 | $51,841 |
| 549 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $66,900 | $69,453 | #533 | $55,197 |
| 550 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $66,851 | $69,402 | #534 | $43,624 |
| 551 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $66,845 | $67,982 | #575 | $49,454 |
Other Majors at Dalton State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,253 | $78,830 | #557 of 966 |
| Marketing | $64,649 | — | #301 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,224 | — | #150 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,331 | $43,424 | #784 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,341 | $37,856 | #540 of 660 |
| Social Work | $47,420 | — | #333 of 420 |
| History | $47,243 | $32,899 | #310 of 459 |
| Biology | $47,218 | $30,839 | #753 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,747 | — | #390 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,604 | $39,889 | #462 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,357 | $30,688 | #935 of 1027 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $29,594 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dalton State College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,841 one year after graduating and $66,902 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dalton State College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Dalton State College ranks #548 by median pay four years after graduation, and #539 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Dalton State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,100.
← All data for Dalton State College · Methodology
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.