# Culver-Stockton College: Accounting (bachelor's)

Canton, MO. IPEDS 177144, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/culver-stockton-college/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,004
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,270 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in MO: 15 of 22 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (22 colleges, $68,126): -$3,856
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,103

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,270 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,712 | $73,328 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,801 | $77,836 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $21,584 | $89,358 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,016 | $99,426 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,786 | $102,614 | 3.6 years |

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

## Accounting at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $95,415 | $20,707 | $20,268 | 75% |
| Saint Louis University | $90,963 | $26,820 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Truman State University | $84,515 | $23,250 | $12,780 | 69% |
| Drury University | $80,200 | not reported | $20,831 | 62% |
| University of Central Missouri | $76,930 | $25,591 | $14,462 | 54% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $73,096 | $22,350 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $72,893 | $23,250 | $16,244 | 54% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $72,635 | $21,300 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $70,614 | $23,394 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis | $70,344 | $25,125 | $22,066 | 66% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $69,868 | $19,250 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Lindenwood University | $66,383 | $26,500 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Park University | $65,636 | $28,461 | $21,032 | 38% |
| Webster University | $65,389 | not reported | $27,047 | 64% |
| Culver-Stockton College | $64,270 | $26,000 | $21,983 | 39% |
| Columbia College | $60,561 | $25,379 | $22,715 | 42% |
| College of the Ozarks | $60,422 | not reported | $6,100 | 64% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $60,232 | $24,377 | $27,006 | 48% |
| Missouri Western State University | $60,025 | $26,000 | $13,251 | 39% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $52,836 | $25,418 | $22,766 | 51% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $52,836 | $25,418 | $14,601 | 0% |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $50,792 | $35,584 | $9,922 | 28% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $76,590 MO, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $143,460 MO, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $98,420 MO, $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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