Accounting and Related Services at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in accounting and related services earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Buena Vista 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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| 645 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $63,645 | $66,947 | #606 | $54,152 |
| 646 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $63,516 | $72,096 | #469 | $46,577 |
| 647 | Cleary University Howell, MI | $63,508 | $66,962 | #604 | $43,665 |
| 648 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $63,454 | $66,746 | #612 | $53,280 |
| 649 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $63,442 | $66,892 | #608 | $45,553 |
| 650 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $63,307 | $57,647 | #750 | $51,541 |
| 651 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $63,286 | $66,728 | #614 | $46,471 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,950 | $52,226 | #409 of 452 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,832 | — | #57 of 476 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Marketing | $55,330 | $42,972 | #456 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,736 | $37,641 | #370 of 660 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,185 | $37,138 | #184 of 207 |
| Psychology | $44,755 | $35,559 | #812 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,280 one year after graduating and $63,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Buena Vista University ranks #648 by median pay four years after graduation, and #612 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,270.
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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.