# University of Alaska Anchorage: Accounting (bachelor's)

Anchorage, AK. IPEDS 102553, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-anchorage/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,560
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,625 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,700 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in AK: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,252

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.63 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,625 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,582 | $53,625 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,401 | $62,047 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,662 | $77,145 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,826 | $87,164 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,975 | $97,114 | 2.6 years |

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

## Accounting at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $77,625 | $16,700 | $15,301 | 30% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $82,150 Anchorage, AK, $83,460 AK, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $129,220 Anchorage, AK, $127,030 AK, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $113,010 Anchorage, AK, $102,240 AK, $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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