Accounting and Related Services at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Master's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Vanderbilt University graduates in accounting and related services earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Vanderbilt University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 349 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 | New York University New York, NY | $134,461 | $127,979 | #3 | $82,270 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $134,105 | $122,027 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $128,337 | $140,194 | #1 | $77,802 |
| 4 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $126,830 | $120,716 | #9 | $76,766 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $126,566 | $110,905 | #39 | $76,286 |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $124,073 | $126,146 | #4 | $65,805 |
| 7 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $122,816 | $107,785 | #54 | $71,938 |
| 8 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $122,697 | $111,646 | #35 | $73,673 |
| 9 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $120,311 | $109,475 | #47 | $91,369 |
| 10 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $119,951 | $128,685 | #2 | $75,990 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Vanderbilt University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,802 one year after graduating and $128,337 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Vanderbilt University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Vanderbilt University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Vanderbilt University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($95,833), and the median federal debt at graduation is $60,000.
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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.