# George Washington University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131469, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,151
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $116,795 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,875 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in DC: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (6 colleges, $115,852): +$943
- Versus the U.S. median: +$42,422

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $116,795 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,440 | $70,981 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 2.9 years |

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

## Accounting at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $141,931 | $17,500 | $40,815 | 95% |
| American University | $119,020 | not reported | $41,943 | 76% |
| George Washington University | $116,795 | $24,875 | $36,586 | 84% |
| The Catholic University of America | $114,909 | $25,725 | $29,561 | 80% |
| Howard University | $98,645 | not reported | $50,539 | 70% |
| University of the District of Columbia | $71,572 | $32,160 | $10,648 | 33% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $102,140 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $111,530 DC, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $185,270 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $188,880 DC, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $108,330 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $105,780 DC, $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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