# Colorado Christian University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Lakewood, CO. IPEDS 126669, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colorado-christian-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $53,756
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,060 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $41,848 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in CO: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (9 colleges, $71,577): -$7,517
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,313

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,060 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,010 | $107,421 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $24,819 | $102,502 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $27,203 | $112,348 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $26,257 | $108,441 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $33,274 | $137,422 | 5.9 years |

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

## Accounting at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | $96,903 | $21,288 | $36,131 | 76% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $73,698 | $26,320 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Regis University | $73,054 | $33,668 | $18,397 | 61% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $71,577 | not reported | $15,103 | 41% |
| Colorado Christian University | $64,060 | $41,848 | $29,500 | 64% |
| Western Colorado University | $63,922 | not reported | $16,425 | 51% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $59,567 | not reported | $10,051 | 40% |
| Fort Lewis College | $59,298 | $21,500 | $17,296 | 36% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $100,020 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $97,030 CO, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $193,400 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $182,690 CO, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $104,480 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $103,850 CO, $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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