Best Schools for Accounting and Related Services

Accounting and Related Services graduates earn a median of $74,228 within four years of graduating, ranking #88 out of 283 tracked majors — 19% above the median across all fields. There are 801 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 60,026 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Georgetown University graduates earn $141,931 while Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German graduates earn $20,245 — a $121,686 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Accounting and Related Services graduates see an average 2% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

801

Schools

$74,228

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#88

of 283 Majors

60,026

Graduates

Public vs Private: Accounting and Related Services

Public (375 schools)

$73,430

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (412 schools)

$77,639

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,209 more in early earnings on average for Accounting and Related Services graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Accounting and Related Services by State

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Top Accounting and Related Services Schools by Graduate Earnings

Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA · Private

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · Private

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

American University

Washington, DC · Private

$119,020

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $66,014 (18)

Acceptance: 47.4%

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA · Private

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC · Private

$114,909

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 83.8%

#14

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · Private

$114,088

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

1yr: $67,670 (24)

Acceptance: 21.1%

#15

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA · Private

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Public

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT · Private

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA · Private

Bentley University

Waltham, MA · Private

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA · Private

Endicott College

Beverly, MA · Private

$107,497

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $62,260 (12)

Acceptance: 72.3%

#24

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private

Elon University

Elon, NC · Private

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA · Private

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private

$103,694

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 91.1%

#36

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, MD · Private

Providence College

Providence, RI · Private

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ · Private

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private

$102,626

4yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

2yr: $59,417 (17)

Acceptance: 69.9%

#43

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Private

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Accounting and Related Services?

Georgetown University ranks #1 for Accounting and Related Services with median graduate earnings of $141,931 within four years of graduating. There are 801 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates earn?

Accounting and Related Services graduates earn an average of $74,228 within four years of graduating. This is 19% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $20,245 to $141,931 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Accounting and Related Services program?

The average acceptance rate across Accounting and Related Services programs is 76.0%. The most selective program is at University of Southern California with a 10.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Accounting and Related Services?

Private Accounting and Related Services programs average $77,639 in early earnings vs $73,430 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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