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 23% 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 $31,735. College Scorecard.
Accounting at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Accounting graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | $118,946 | $16,750 | $23,781 | 94% |
| 2 | University of Richmond | $112,202 | $20,757 | $31,309 | 85% |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $99,528 | $18,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 4 | James Madison University | $98,767 | $22,484 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 5 | George Mason University | $91,132 | $21,500 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 6 | Radford University | $78,780 | $24,250 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $78,631 | $24,350 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 8 | Old Dominion University | $73,157 | $27,692 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 9 | Virginia State University | $72,375 | $27,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 10 | Averett University | $64,192 | $27,000 | $22,925 | 48% |
| 11 | Liberty University | $63,307 | $32,183 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 12 | Ferrum College | $60,070 | — | $20,082 | 32% |
12 more Virginia 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 JMU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About JMU
- Acceptance rate: 72% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 80% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $69,954
- Full cost breakdown · all 49 majors · overview
Related majors at JMU
- Finance$104,926
- Business Administration$85,137
- Business Economics—
- Marketing$89,944
- Economics$86,681
JMU Accounting questions
How much do JMU Accounting graduates earn?
Accounting graduates of James Madison University earn a median $98,767 four years after graduating and $71,563 one year after. The U.S. median for Accounting graduates across 741 colleges is $74,373.
How much debt do JMU Accounting graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Accounting graduates of James Madison University is $22,484, about 23% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,903.
Where does JMU rank for Accounting in Virginia?
Of 12 Virginia colleges reporting Accounting graduate earnings, James Madison University ranks 4th. The highest is Washington and Lee University at $118,946.
What jobs do Accounting graduates get?
A common career is accountant / auditor, with a median wage of $76,530 in the Harrisonburg, VA 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: “James Madison University Accounting: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/accounting (College Scorecard and BLS data).