Accounting and Related Services at University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 251 graduates a year
University of Houston-Downtown graduates in accounting and related services earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Downtown 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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| 532 | Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | $67,628 | $62,292 | #698 | $45,356 |
| 533 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $67,626 | $64,366 | #665 | $47,884 |
| 534 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $67,562 | $68,711 | #556 | $53,428 |
| 535 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $67,499 | $68,627 | #560 | $54,128 |
| 536 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $67,484 | $59,225 | #735 | $49,013 |
| 537 | Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | $67,417 | $71,757 | #475 | $48,888 |
| 538 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $67,411 | $73,639 | #432 | $41,530 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Downtown accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,128 one year after graduating and $67,499 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Downtown rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, University of Houston-Downtown ranks #535 by median pay four years after graduation, and #560 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at University of Houston-Downtown worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.