Accounting and Related Services at Central College
Pella, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Central College graduates in accounting and related services earn 14% more 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 Central College 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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| 149 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $86,955 | $92,794 | #100 | $59,401 |
| 150 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $86,901 | $89,292 | #146 | $58,332 |
| 151 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $86,901 | $89,292 | #147 | $58,332 |
| 152 | Central College Pella, IA | $86,868 | $91,375 | #110 | $58,850 |
| 153 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $86,596 | $88,069 | #156 | — |
| 154 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $86,561 | $90,071 | #126 | $61,887 |
| 155 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $86,546 | $92,358 | #102 | $62,145 |
Other Majors at Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,838 | — | #245 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,021 | $55,760 | #445 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,597 | $26,933 | #350 of 841 |
| Psychology | $56,941 | $29,923 | #171 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $51,996 | $38,034 | #236 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,814 | $35,914 | #348 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,671 | — | #398 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,707 | $44,000 | #215 of 680 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $30,211 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,850 one year after graduating and $86,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Central College ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.