# James Madison University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,563
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,767 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,484 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in VA: 4 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Accounting at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $118,946 | $16,750 | $23,781 | 94% |
| University of Richmond | $112,202 | $20,757 | $31,309 | 85% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $99,528 | $18,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| James Madison University | $98,767 | $22,484 | $23,322 | 80% |
| George Mason University | $91,132 | $21,500 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Radford University | $78,780 | $24,250 | $14,578 | 49% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $78,631 | $24,350 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Old Dominion University | $73,157 | $27,692 | $14,638 | 46% |
| Virginia State University | $72,375 | $27,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| Averett University | $64,192 | $27,000 | $22,925 | 48% |
| Liberty University | $63,307 | $32,183 | $29,357 | 65% |
| Ferrum College | $60,070 | not reported | $20,082 | 32% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $76,530 Harrisonburg, VA, $93,290 VA, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $148,200 Harrisonburg, VA, $185,220 VA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $93,280 Harrisonburg, VA, $105,490 VA, $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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