Accounting and Related Services at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Arcadia 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 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arcadia 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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| 376 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $74,103 | $79,079 | #299 | $52,700 |
| 377 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $74,078 | $84,085 | #211 | — |
| 378 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $73,940 | $77,961 | #328 | $52,668 |
| 379 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $73,901 | $75,158 | #391 | $46,846 |
| 380 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $73,887 | $70,578 | #494 | $54,833 |
| 381 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $73,874 | $78,629 | #307 | — |
| 382 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $73,871 | $82,940 | #233 | — |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,802 | — | #487 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,846 one year after graduating and $73,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Arcadia University ranks #379 by median pay four years after graduation, and #391 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.