Accounting and Related Services at Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Lake Superior State University graduates in accounting and related services earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Superior State 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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| 708 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $60,247 | $73,098 | #439 | $43,016 |
| 709 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $60,241 | $69,734 | #528 | $46,458 |
| 710 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $60,232 | $64,581 | #661 | $45,681 |
| 711 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $60,167 | $63,439 | #678 | $47,038 |
| 712 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $60,160 | $61,165 | #710 | $39,412 |
| 713 | Central Penn College Summerdale, PA | $60,077 | $61,099 | #711 | $52,185 |
| 714 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $60,070 | $54,699 | #778 | — |
Other Majors at Lake Superior State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,216 | $77,229 | #185 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,959 | $68,007 | #940 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,286 | $43,937 | #192 of 660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,905 | — | #98 of 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,396 | $39,198 | #1014 of 1176 |
| Biology | $46,435 | — | #763 of 841 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $44,090 | $34,729 | #7 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Superior State University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,038 one year after graduating and $60,167 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Superior State University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Lake Superior State University ranks #711 by median pay four years after graduation, and #678 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Lake Superior State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.