Accounting and Related Services at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in accounting and related services earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valparaiso 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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| 432 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $72,059 | $73,263 | #436 | $52,772 |
| 433 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $71,945 | $76,459 | #360 | $51,379 |
| 434 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $71,915 | $68,448 | #565 | $53,483 |
| 435 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $71,848 | $77,080 | #349 | $57,766 |
| 436 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $71,798 | $73,019 | #440 | $46,683 |
| 437 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $71,745 | $62,969 | #687 | $45,589 |
| 438 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $71,633 | $76,443 | #361 | $53,988 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,766 one year after graduating and $71,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #435 by median pay four years after graduation, and #349 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.