# University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: Accounting (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 377564, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-tacoma-campus/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,731
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,393 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,083 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in WA: 5 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (14 colleges, $78,045): +$10,348
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,020

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,393 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,458 | $18,768 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,135 | $25,828 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,748 | $28,409 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $11,449 | $48,200 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,183 | $93,390 | 1.9 years |

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

## Accounting at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | $97,466 | $23,734 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Gonzaga University | $96,396 | $24,250 | $35,119 | 86% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $88,393 | $17,083 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $88,393 | $17,083 | $12,319 | 65% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $88,393 | $17,083 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Western Washington University | $82,246 | $20,567 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $80,110 | not reported | $24,488 | 62% |
| Washington State University | $75,980 | $25,000 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Eastern Washington University | $75,927 | $18,000 | $13,886 | 44% |
| Central Washington University | $74,442 | $17,650 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Whitworth University | $71,562 | $27,000 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs | $71,562 | $27,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Bellevue College | $70,258 | not reported | $11,430 | 36% |
| Saint Martin's University | $61,432 | not reported | $28,119 | 52% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $99,370 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $96,550 WA, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $185,550 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $174,840 WA, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $124,790 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $107,210 WA, $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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