# Franklin Pierce University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Rindge, NH. IPEDS 182795, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/franklin-pierce-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,356
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,628 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,274 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in NH: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (6 colleges, $68,904): -$1,276
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,745

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,628 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,364 | $79,005 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $23,557 | $96,113 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $24,473 | $99,850 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $26,943 | $109,927 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $30,860 | $125,909 | 4.9 years |

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

## Accounting at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Anselm College | $90,331 | $27,000 | $34,779 | 80% |
| Plymouth State University | $72,824 | $27,000 | $19,216 | 52% |
| Franklin Pierce University | $67,628 | $26,274 | $27,154 | 54% |
| University of New Hampshire | $65,371 | not reported | $23,805 | 76% |
| New England College | $62,412 | not reported | $26,972 | 35% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $83,470 NH, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $144,730 NH, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $82,520 NH, $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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