Accounting and Related Services at Wartburg College
Waverly, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Wartburg College graduates in accounting and related services earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wartburg 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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| 116 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $90,104 | $85,760 | #182 | $54,281 |
| 117 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $89,891 | $91,393 | #109 | $63,059 |
| 118 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $89,760 | $95,787 | #78 | $67,830 |
| 119 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $89,696 | $94,349 | #91 | $61,529 |
| 120 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $89,573 | $81,506 | #253 | $72,696 |
| 121 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $89,535 | $78,577 | #310 | $62,889 |
| 122 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $89,445 | $97,709 | #54 | $53,197 |
Other Majors at Wartburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science | $78,959 | — | #9 of 9 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,824 | $54,652 | #44 of 271 |
| Biology | $67,036 | $34,398 | #148 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,433 | $40,255 | #492 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,074 | $45,677 | #251 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,698 | $44,999 | #352 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,110 | — | #694 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wartburg College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,529 one year after graduating and $89,696 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wartburg College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Wartburg College ranks #119 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Wartburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,818.
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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.