Accounting and Related Services at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in accounting and related services earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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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| 466 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $70,706 | $74,374 | #411 | $58,479 |
| 467 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $70,669 | $67,504 | #586 | $61,360 |
| 468 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $70,614 | $75,713 | #377 | $49,634 |
| 469 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $70,478 | $69,244 | #540 | $54,694 |
| 470 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $70,471 | $74,303 | #415 | $57,500 |
| 471 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $70,468 | $72,949 | #441 | $49,588 |
| 472 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $70,459 | $71,657 | #477 | $58,049 |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,368 | $81,655 | $15,897 |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,694 one year after graduating and $70,478 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #469 by median pay four years after graduation, and #540 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.