Accounting and Related Services at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in accounting and related services earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Illinois 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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| 452 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $71,237 | $75,823 | #373 | — |
| 453 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $71,179 | $76,617 | #357 | $57,234 |
| 454 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $71,104 | $84,120 | #210 | $45,410 |
| 455 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $71,059 | $69,815 | #526 | $49,900 |
| 456 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $71,038 | $77,601 | #338 | $51,425 |
| 457 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $70,953 | $76,119 | #366 | $49,170 |
| 458 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $70,941 | $76,130 | #365 | $45,495 |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at Western Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,648 | $87,182 | — |
Other Majors at Western Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,900 one year after graduating and $71,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #455 by median pay four years after graduation, and #526 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,627.
← All data for Western Illinois University · 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.