# Marshall University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Huntington, WV. IPEDS 237525, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/marshall-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,355
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,425 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in WV: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (5 colleges, $71,104): -$679
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,948

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,425 minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,648 | $20,358 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,430 | $19,403 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,837 | $29,946 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $11,227 | $49,174 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $15,076 | $66,033 | 1.8 years |

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

## Accounting at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $76,135 | $23,903 | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $76,135 | $23,903 | $15,634 | 65% |
| University of Charleston | $71,104 | not reported | $22,107 | 46% |
| Marshall University | $70,425 | $20,500 | $7,502 | 51% |
| Fairmont State University | $62,302 | not reported | $9,032 | 44% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $70,840 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, $73,320 WV, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $106,010 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, $113,140 WV, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $73,070 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, $69,030 WV, $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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