Accounting and Related Services at Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Gardner-Webb University graduates in accounting and related services earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gardner-Webb 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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| 735 | The College of Westchester White Plains, NY | $59,123 | $56,273 | #761 | $45,798 |
| 736 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $59,067 | $68,375 | #570 | $47,395 |
| 737 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $58,941 | $62,899 | #692 | $40,613 |
| 738 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $58,918 | $63,227 | #682 | $44,261 |
| 739 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $58,797 | $65,197 | #646 | $44,648 |
| 740 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $58,600 | $64,978 | #649 | — |
| 741 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $58,430 | $66,323 | #623 | $42,389 |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at Gardner-Webb University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,370 | $79,048 | $29,937 |
Other Majors at Gardner-Webb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,117 | $71,337 | #881 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $68,175 | — | #335 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,489 | $42,840 | #739 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,061 | — | #160 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,709 | $35,433 | #447 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,587 | — | #534 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,505 | — | #727 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,089 | $39,472 | #243 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,110 | $39,850 | #487 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,936 | $34,491 | #50 of 59 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,982 | — | #650 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gardner-Webb University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,261 one year after graduating and $58,918 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gardner-Webb University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Gardner-Webb University ranks #738 by median pay four years after graduation, and #682 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Gardner-Webb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,511.
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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.
