U.S. median for this major: $74,373.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,903.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Accounting at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Accounting graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | $102,344 | $17,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $94,941 | $18,003 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $91,056 | $18,625 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $85,522 | — | $13,739 | 53% |
| 5 | The University of Tampa | $84,875 | $25,250 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 6 | Florida International University | $81,923 | $18,625 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | $79,563 | $19,736 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 8 | University of South Florida | $78,918 | $20,439 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 9 | Stetson University | $78,682 | $23,250 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University | $77,465 | $19,431 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 11 | Nova Southeastern University | $73,874 | — | $30,371 | 63% |
| 12 | University of North Florida | $73,868 | $22,615 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 13 | Florida Southern College | $72,480 | $24,187 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 14 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $72,207 | $14,910 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 15 | Ave Maria University | $71,237 | — | $24,860 | 54% |
| 16 | St. Thomas University | $69,432 | — | $26,312 | 48% |
| 17 | Florida Institute of Technology | $67,417 | $42,124 | $35,639 | 64% |
| 18 | Saint Leo University | $66,056 | $32,125 | $21,293 | 45% |
| 19 | Flagler College | $63,113 | $19,537 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 20 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $61,675 | $13,526 | $3,815 | 45% |
| 21 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate | $59,334 | $52,447 | $30,498 | 61% |
| 22 | Herzing University-Orlandobachelor's & associate | $54,345 | — | $19,850 | 37% |
| 23 | University of West Florida | $50,908 | $19,786 | $9,364 | 59% |
10 more Florida colleges offer Accounting but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Accounting graduates
Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial and Investment Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Finance$70,078
- Business Administration$62,058
- Marketing$62,906
- Economics$74,056
FAU Accounting questions
How much do FAU Accounting graduates earn?
Accounting graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $77,465 four years after graduating and $56,600 one year after. The U.S. median for Accounting graduates across 741 colleges is $74,373.
How much debt do FAU Accounting graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Accounting graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $19,431, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,903.
Where does FAU rank for Accounting in Florida?
Of 23 Florida colleges reporting Accounting graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 10th. The highest is University of Miami at $102,344.
What jobs do Accounting graduates get?
A common career is accountant / auditor, with a median wage of $80,920 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $83,680 nationally. Others include financial managers and financial and investment analysts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Accounting: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/accounting (College Scorecard and BLS data).