Accounting and Related Services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in accounting and related services earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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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| 696 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $61,000 | $68,489 | #563 | $44,992 |
| 697 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $60,949 | $63,420 | #679 | — |
| 698 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $60,916 | $68,975 | #548 | $46,444 |
| 699 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $60,861 | $70,451 | #500 | $48,895 |
| 700 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $60,804 | $59,740 | #730 | $51,680 |
| 701 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $60,759 | $71,599 | #479 | — |
| 702 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $60,751 | $62,890 | #693 | $41,974 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,895 one year after graduating and $60,861 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #699 by median pay four years after graduation, and #500 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,762.
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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.