Accounting and Related Services at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in accounting and related services earn 14% less 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 University of Southern Mississippi 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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| 595 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $65,961 | $70,390 | #502 | — |
| 596 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $65,921 | $62,969 | #688 | $56,627 |
| 597 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $65,906 | $70,041 | #517 | $48,256 |
| 598 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $65,861 | $79,910 | #287 | $40,764 |
| 599 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $65,839 | $64,686 | #657 | $55,350 |
| 600 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | $65,820 | $74,711 | #402 | — |
| 601 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $65,816 | $70,236 | #512 | $51,929 |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at University of Southern Mississippi
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,912 | $68,920 | — |
Other Majors at University of Southern Mississippi by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,764 one year after graduating and $65,861 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #598 by median pay four years after graduation, and #287 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,425.
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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.