# Belhaven University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Jackson, MS. IPEDS 175421, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belhaven-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,016
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,247 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in MS: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (8 colleges, $64,873): -$4,626
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,126

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,247 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,551 | $45,475 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,820 | $55,254 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,967 | $73,128 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,476 | $83,942 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,928 | $90,200 | 3.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $85,482 | $23,150 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Millsaps College | $72,642 | not reported | $26,034 | 57% |
| Mississippi State University | $70,904 | $21,500 | $17,595 | 67% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $65,861 | $20,200 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi College | $63,885 | $21,500 | $27,712 | 59% |
| Belhaven University | $60,247 | $29,000 | $15,676 | 49% |
| Jackson State University | $59,996 | $29,500 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $52,829 | not reported | $12,411 | 47% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $70,720 Jackson, MS, $68,100 MS, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $119,580 Jackson, MS, $111,390 MS, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $86,890 Jackson, MS, $79,580 MS, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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