# University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Accounting (bachelor's)

Eau Claire, WI. IPEDS 240268, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-eau-claire/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,379
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,018 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,072 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in WI: 5 of 22 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (22 colleges, $75,126): +$7,892
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,645

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,018 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,270 | $45,085 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,150 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,766 | $56,043 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,278 | $80,240 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,778 | $91,215 | 2.0 years |

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

## Accounting at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $101,390 | $21,294 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Marquette University | $99,086 | $25,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| Carroll University | $87,085 | $27,000 | $15,193 | 71% |
| Carthage College | $86,561 | $27,000 | $26,565 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $83,018 | $23,072 | $16,550 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $79,217 | $21,541 | $14,305 | 46% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $78,762 | $21,500 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $78,296 | $23,264 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $78,127 | $25,750 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $77,802 | $27,151 | $13,369 | 48% |
| Saint Norbert College | $76,669 | $27,000 | $26,172 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $73,583 | $21,000 | $14,054 | 57% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $71,591 | $27,000 | $36,201 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $68,982 | $26,000 | $16,032 | 56% |
| Lakeland University | $66,815 | $36,256 | $24,212 | 43% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $64,810 | $24,888 | $14,559 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $64,177 | $14,760 | $11,772 | 40% |
| Viterbo University | $60,949 | not reported | $21,260 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $60,644 | not reported | $12,220 | 42% |
| Herzing University-Madison | $54,345 | not reported | $22,327 | 28% |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | $54,345 | not reported | $23,066 | 72% |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | $54,345 | not reported | $20,514 | 42% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $76,380 Eau Claire, WI, $79,400 WI, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $143,970 Eau Claire, WI, $139,720 WI, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $98,050 Eau Claire, WI, $95,570 WI, $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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