# Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion: Accounting (bachelor's)

Marion, IN. IPEDS 151801, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-wesleyan-university-marion/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,029
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,767 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $38,935 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in IN: 15 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (23 colleges, $71,848): -$4,081
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,606

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,767 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,793 | $81,745 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $14,896 | $61,520 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $18,313 | $75,633 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,336 | $92,248 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $27,265 | $112,604 | 3.5 years |

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

## Accounting at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $115,909 | $19,000 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Saint Mary's College | $98,107 | $27,000 | $25,292 | 69% |
| Butler University | $93,584 | $23,250 | $36,041 | 80% |
| Purdue University | $90,119 | $19,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| University of Indianapolis | $78,477 | $24,234 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Marian University | $76,780 | $27,500 | $24,018 | 67% |
| Oakland City University | $76,123 | not reported | $15,210 | 66% |
| Ball State University | $75,559 | $24,000 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Manchester University | $75,295 | $27,000 | $18,805 | 46% |
| University of Evansville | $74,569 | $22,340 | $18,499 | 65% |
| Anderson University | $74,525 | not reported | $25,021 | 54% |
| Valparaiso University | $71,848 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $70,953 | $21,096 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $69,186 | $25,099 | $6,079 | 43% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $67,767 | $38,935 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $65,541 | $19,500 | $19,932 | 69% |
| Trine University | $65,503 | $20,683 | $25,355 | 64% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $62,603 | $29,048 | $23,206 | 48% |
| Indiana State University | $61,660 | $24,300 | $10,873 | 43% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $77,720 IN, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $135,840 IN, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $81,760 IN, $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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