Accounting and Related Services at Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Georgia Southwestern State University graduates in accounting and related services earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia Southwestern 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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| 634 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $64,048 | $62,927 | #690 | $43,081 |
| 635 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $63,979 | $56,149 | #765 | $56,040 |
| 636 | University of Mary Bismarck, ND | $63,969 | $66,274 | #625 | — |
| 637 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $63,928 | $66,178 | #627 | $51,890 |
| 638 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $63,922 | $59,780 | #728 | $47,204 |
| 639 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $63,885 | $77,512 | #341 | — |
| 640 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $63,862 | $66,110 | #630 | $42,756 |
Other Majors at Georgia Southwestern State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,811 | $76,025 | #691 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,514 | $49,765 | #559 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,973 | $37,917 | #120 of 187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,043 | — | #446 of 459 |
| Marketing | $51,176 | $38,580 | #488 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,407 | — | #238 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,001 | $38,973 | #336 of 680 |
| Sociology | $43,457 | — | #417 of 462 |
| Psychology | $39,403 | $27,062 | #984 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $32,709 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia Southwestern State University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,890 one year after graduating and $63,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia Southwestern State University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Georgia Southwestern State University ranks #637 by median pay four years after graduation, and #627 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Georgia Southwestern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,499.
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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.