# Bob Jones University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Greenville, SC. IPEDS 217749, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bob-jones-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,332
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,369 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,936 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in SC: 4 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (11 colleges, $79,844): +$4,525
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,996

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,369 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,287 | $60,005 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,936 | $58,531 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,414 | $64,739 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,997 | $75,587 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $23,972 | $100,682 | 2.0 years |

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

## Accounting at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $86,507 | $25,826 | $22,811 | 79% |
| College of Charleston | $85,826 | $26,375 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Clemson University | $84,458 | $23,250 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Bob Jones University | $84,369 | $23,936 | $16,641 | 65% |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $83,337 | not reported | $20,723 | 75% |
| Anderson University | $79,844 | $23,750 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Wofford College | $78,576 | $26,924 | $18,732 | 84% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $63,239 | $26,848 | $13,966 | 49% |
| North Greenville University | $62,411 | not reported | $21,063 | 55% |
| Francis Marion University | $58,797 | $28,375 | $11,386 | 43% |
| Charleston Southern University | $58,600 | not reported | $21,666 | 47% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $76,870 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $76,560 SC, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $145,610 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $136,160 SC, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $89,040 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, $93,670 SC, $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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