Accounting and Related Services at Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Lackawanna College graduates in accounting and related services earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lackawanna College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 225 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 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $66,793 | $58,619 | #23 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $65,993 | $67,096 | #3 | $58,469 |
| 3 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $64,025 | $58,259 | #24 | — |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,903 | $58,190 | #27 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #1 | $52,576 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #2 | $52,576 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $62,744 | $66,156 | #5 | $40,424 |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $62,156 | $59,160 | #19 | $35,513 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $62,081 | $66,077 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $62,072 | $65,292 | #8 | $47,400 |
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| 218 | Washington State Community College Marietta, OH | $36,165 | $38,593 | #216 | — |
| 219 | Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX | $35,818 | $36,416 | #221 | $33,024 |
| 220 | Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls, MT | $35,527 | $38,808 | #214 | — |
| 221 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $35,182 | $35,780 | #222 | — |
| 222 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS | $33,285 | $40,385 | #204 | — |
| 223 | Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL | $33,134 | $35,267 | #223 | $41,019 |
| 224 | Randolph Community College Asheboro, NC | $32,372 | $34,740 | #224 | — |
Other Majors at Lackawanna College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $89,729 | $63,377 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $78,229 | $65,584 | #74 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,310 | $22,394 | #159 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $46,617 | — | #220 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,607 | $32,815 | #394 of 547 |
| Business/Commerce | $40,467 | — | #180 of 205 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $33,897 | $26,499 | #50 of 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,861 | $13,920 | #901 of 947 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,621 | — | #59 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lackawanna College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,182 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lackawanna College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Lackawanna College ranks #221 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Lackawanna College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($47,660), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,375.
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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.