Accounting and Related Services at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in accounting and related services earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana State University 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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| 184 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $92,986 | $95,504 | #166 | $67,655 |
| 185 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $92,785 | $87,938 | #253 | $67,980 |
| 186 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $92,702 | $99,482 | #125 | $65,574 |
| 187 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $92,689 | $101,248 | #108 | $64,396 |
| 188 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $92,636 | $104,892 | #74 | $65,452 |
| 189 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $92,584 | $88,121 | #250 | $71,018 |
| 190 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $92,442 | $87,613 | #255 | $70,854 |
Other Majors at Montana State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $87,162 | $60,867 | #2 of 30 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $83,329 | $62,487 | #3 of 15 |
| Architecture | $71,784 | — | #30 of 50 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $70,130 | $63,672 | #219 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $64,655 | $64,888 | #113 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,976 | $48,880 | #72 of 190 |
| Mathematics | $62,651 | $55,063 | #10 of 11 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $51,264 | $49,929 | #296 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,396 one year after graduating and $92,689 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Montana State University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($95,833), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,345.
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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.