Accounting and Related Services at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in accounting and related services earn 19% 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 Western Carolina 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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| 686 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $61,408 | $67,078 | #600 | $47,164 |
| 687 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $61,389 | $63,550 | #677 | $47,646 |
| 688 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $61,361 | $60,287 | #720 | $55,313 |
| 689 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $61,346 | $65,833 | #636 | $40,607 |
| 690 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $61,262 | $62,285 | #699 | $46,034 |
| 691 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $61,223 | $60,151 | #725 | $47,836 |
| 692 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $61,206 | $62,229 | #701 | $45,079 |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at Western Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,148 | $75,418 | $22,410 |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,607 one year after graduating and $61,346 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #689 by median pay four years after graduation, and #636 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,428.
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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.