# Harding University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Searcy, AR. IPEDS 107044, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/harding-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,649
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,311 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in AR: 3 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (12 colleges, $68,976): +$11,335
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,938

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,311 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,418 | $65,372 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $17,430 | $73,903 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,832 | $84,088 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,017 | $93,352 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,284 | $111,444 | 2.3 years |

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

## Accounting at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $84,097 | $25,914 | $18,209 | 71% |
| John Brown University | $82,703 | not reported | $20,397 | 72% |
| Harding University | $80,311 | $27,000 | $22,130 | 69% |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $74,714 | not reported | $22,409 | 61% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $72,684 | $19,500 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $70,007 | $25,316 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Arkansas State University | $67,944 | $21,351 | $12,366 | 55% |
| Henderson State University | $62,161 | not reported | $23,405 | 37% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $60,759 | not reported | $12,970 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $60,272 | $28,125 | $12,653 | 40% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $46,771 | $14,848 | $14,027 | 49% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $66,330 AR, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $116,570 AR, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $81,110 AR, $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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