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 38% 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 $29,446. 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 Old Dominion University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Old Dominion University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 46% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,914
- Full cost breakdown · all 52 majors · overview
Related majors at Old Dominion University
- Finance$67,320
- Business Administration$61,442
- Business Economics$71,406
- Marketing$61,550
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Old Dominion University Accounting questions
How much do Old Dominion University Accounting graduates earn?
Accounting graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median $73,157 four years after graduating and $52,226 one year after. The U.S. median for Accounting graduates across 741 colleges is $74,373.
How much debt do Old Dominion University Accounting graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Accounting graduates of Old Dominion University is $27,692, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,903.
Where does Old Dominion University rank for Accounting in Virginia?
Of 12 Virginia colleges reporting Accounting graduate earnings, Old Dominion University ranks 8th. 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 $79,450 in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC 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: “Old Dominion University Accounting: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/old-dominion-university/majors/accounting (College Scorecard and BLS data).