# University of North Dakota: Accounting (bachelor's)

Grand Forks, ND. IPEDS 200280, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,280
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,187 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,780 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in ND: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ND median for this major (5 colleges, $66,707): +$15,480
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,814

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,187 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,126 | $57,623 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $53,782 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,206 | $66,754 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,981 | $83,327 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $20,730 | $91,005 | 2.2 years |

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

## Accounting at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | $82,187 | $24,780 | $18,551 | 61% |
| North Dakota State University | $74,888 | $23,600 | $15,543 | 64% |
| Minot State University | $66,707 | not reported | $12,703 | 45% |
| Dickinson State University | $66,147 | $27,321 | $14,092 | 51% |
| University of Mary | $63,969 | not reported | $17,770 | 67% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $74,740 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $75,730 ND, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $130,130 Grand Forks, ND-MN, $135,890 ND, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported Grand Forks, ND-MN, $78,170 ND, $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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