Accounting and Related Services at Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Wilkes University graduates in accounting and related services earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wilkes 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 |
| … | |||||
| 340 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $75,559 | $81,061 | #264 | $56,101 |
| 341 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $75,529 | $78,188 | #323 | — |
| 342 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $75,526 | $72,143 | #468 | — |
| 343 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $75,468 | $76,752 | #356 | $53,818 |
| 344 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $75,415 | $70,528 | #496 | $61,648 |
| 345 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $75,362 | $80,423 | #276 | — |
| 346 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $75,341 | $79,250 | #294 | $60,068 |
Other Majors at Wilkes University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,034 | $77,226 | #270 of 966 |
| Engineering | $86,308 | $74,654 | #36 of 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,041 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,326 | $63,062 | #314 of 318 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,961 | $41,758 | #285 of 452 |
| Marketing | $71,501 | $42,038 | #166 of 516 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $70,039 | $60,098 | #45 of 46 |
| Sociology | $58,006 | $36,814 | #108 of 462 |
| Biology | $57,332 | $38,513 | #441 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,020 | $40,508 | #904 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,234 | $45,853 | #157 of 680 |
| Psychology | $48,033 | $29,007 | #647 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $45,273 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $36,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,818 one year after graduating and $75,468 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Wilkes University ranks #343 by median pay four years after graduation, and #356 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Wilkes University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
← All data for Wilkes University · Methodology
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.