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

Dahlonega, GA. IPEDS 482680, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-georgia/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,588
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,468 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in GA: 6 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (17 colleges, $67,666): +$2,802
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,905

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,468 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,981 | $30,577 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,261 | $31,803 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,118 | $44,317 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $12,059 | $52,818 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $13,481 | $59,047 | 1.6 years |

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

## Accounting at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $93,260 | $23,250 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia State University | $81,029 | $25,500 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Kennesaw State University | $77,710 | $26,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Mercer University | $75,529 | $27,000 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia Southern University | $74,282 | $23,363 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of North Georgia | $70,468 | $23,250 | $9,823 | 37% |
| University of West Georgia | $70,405 | $23,750 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Georgia College & State University | $69,875 | $22,425 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Augusta University | $67,666 | $23,000 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Dalton State College | $66,902 | $20,582 | $5,012 | 25% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $63,928 | $30,000 | $12,019 | 41% |
| Clayton State University | $63,862 | $45,375 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Columbus State University | $61,389 | $26,500 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Valdosta State University | $60,751 | $25,419 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $54,345 | not reported | $21,679 | 14% |
| Albany State University | $52,363 | not reported | $11,898 | 31% |
| Savannah State University | $42,444 | $26,000 | $8,172 | 28% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $85,820 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $81,900 GA, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $171,240 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $166,790 GA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $100,830 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $99,420 GA, $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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