Accounting and Related Services at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in accounting and related services earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gustavus Adolphus 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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| 75 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $95,837 | $99,051 | #49 | $68,070 |
| 76 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $95,686 | $96,250 | #72 | — |
| 77 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $95,415 | $102,305 | #32 | $65,057 |
| 78 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $95,200 | $90,936 | #114 | $64,094 |
| 79 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $94,984 | $83,643 | #219 | $67,512 |
| 80 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $94,941 | $101,053 | #40 | $65,144 |
| 81 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $94,253 | $89,330 | #145 | $60,992 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,252 | $52,439 | #98 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $79,260 | $49,881 | #34 of 271 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,423 | $50,074 | #50 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,202 | $31,877 | #551 of 841 |
| Psychology | $53,277 | $33,174 | #338 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,987 | $33,456 | #349 of 576 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,094 one year after graduating and $95,200 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.