Accounting and Related Services at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in accounting and related services earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg College 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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| 29 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $106,323 | $101,197 | #38 | $74,151 |
| 30 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $106,313 | $101,188 | #39 | $71,436 |
| 31 | Elon University Elon, NC | $105,707 | $113,439 | #7 | $69,764 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $105,494 | $107,288 | #14 | $68,852 |
| 33 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $105,425 | $104,793 | #23 | $71,491 |
| 34 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $105,143 | $106,900 | #16 | $68,082 |
| 35 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $103,694 | $105,426 | #19 | — |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,852 one year after graduating and $105,494 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more 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.