# Utah Valley University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Orem, UT. IPEDS 230737, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-valley-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,785
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,706 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,250 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in UT: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (9 colleges, $85,554): -$3,848
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,333

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,706 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,904 | $18,544 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,231 | $20,097 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $5,664 | $26,904 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,115 | $38,546 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $13,297 | $63,161 | 1.5 years |

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

## Accounting at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $96,632 | $8,727 | $15,564 | 81% |
| University of Utah | $94,253 | $20,759 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $87,050 | $12,000 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Westminster University | $85,664 | not reported | $27,094 | 64% |
| Weber State University | $85,554 | $16,424 | $10,258 | 46% |
| Utah Valley University | $81,706 | $17,250 | $6,376 | 45% |
| Southern Utah University | $78,586 | $10,550 | $10,462 | 61% |
| Utah Tech University | $74,398 | $15,900 | $16,039 | 38% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $75,700 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $79,990 UT, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $154,990 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $150,450 UT, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $97,520 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, $91,370 UT, $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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