Accounting and Related Services at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in accounting and related services earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Merrimack College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 349 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 | New York University New York, NY | $134,461 | $127,979 | #3 | $82,270 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $134,105 | $122,027 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $128,337 | $140,194 | #1 | $77,802 |
| 4 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $126,830 | $120,716 | #9 | $76,766 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $126,566 | $110,905 | #39 | $76,286 |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $124,073 | $126,146 | #4 | $65,805 |
| 7 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $122,816 | $107,785 | #54 | $71,938 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $122,697 | $111,646 | #35 | $73,673 |
| 9 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $120,311 | $109,475 | #47 | $91,369 |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $119,951 | $128,685 | #2 | $75,990 |
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| 196 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $92,202 | $104,657 | #78 | $63,075 |
| 197 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $92,050 | $96,825 | #151 | $64,654 |
| 198 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $92,050 | $98,231 | #141 | — |
| 199 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $92,014 | $81,028 | #303 | $69,639 |
| 200 | Troy University Troy, AL | $91,869 | $104,279 | #82 | $65,933 |
| 201 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $91,673 | $87,254 | #258 | $73,928 |
| 202 | Brenau University Gainesville, GA | $91,509 | $94,730 | #174 | $69,038 |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,044 | $56,058 | #607 of 861 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $72,160 | $52,599 | #12 of 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $66,395 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,371 | $46,921 | #323 of 453 |
| Education | $62,474 | $53,770 | #115 of 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,055 | $55,327 | #154 of 380 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,333 | $41,411 | #205 of 216 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $55,217 | $48,302 | #8 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,639 one year after graduating and $92,014 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Merrimack College ranks #199 by median pay four years after graduation, and #303 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($95,833), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.