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Accounting and Related Services bachelor's degree outcomes at Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public · Federal field 5203

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$6,584 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
34.1% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
$16,525 / year
10-year scenario
+16% · Positive payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+33%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$52,425$69,638
Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
58Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
90Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
64Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$8,191

Institution-wide annual average net price—not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$23,750

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$69,610

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$252/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$8,191Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$19,725Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE67.7%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE52.2%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$52,425Year 1
$69,610Year 4
$69,638Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

4.3% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,801
Estimated loan payment$252
64borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$69,610 vs. $76,194

$6,584 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for—not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$80,140 median wageKY estimate · 760 jobs · 25-1011+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 7.6k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeAccountants and Auditors$75,270 median wageKY estimate · 11,930 jobs · 13-2011+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 115.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFinancial Risk Specialists$74,640 median wageKY estimate · 500 jobs · 13-2054+7.4% projected U.S. growth · 4.8k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAppraisers of Personal and Business PropertyNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 13-2022Financial Managers$130,650 median wageKY estimate · 6,630 jobs · 11-3031+9.7% projected U.S. growth · 65.6k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFinancial and Investment Analysts$81,660 median wageKY estimate · 2,460 jobs · 13-2051+7.2% projected U.S. growth · 24.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBudget Analysts$76,860 median wageKY estimate · 630 jobs · 13-2031+1.9% projected U.S. growth · 2.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFinancial Examiners$76,260 median wageKY estimate · 640 jobs · 13-2061+9.3% projected U.S. growth · 4.5k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTax Preparers$36,620 median wageKY estimate · 1,080 jobs · 13-2082+4.7% projected U.S. growth · 9.4k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCredit Analysts$79,290 median wageKY estimate · 370 jobs · 13-2041-4.3% projected U.S. growth · 3.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBrokerage Clerks$57,690 median wageKY estimate · 35,940 jobs · 43-4011-7.6% projected U.S. growth · 3.4k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentTax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$57,240 median wageKY estimate · 1,290 jobs · 13-2081-1.0% projected U.S. growth · 4.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky

$16,167 higher earnings · $500 less debt

Earnings
$85,777
Debt
$23,250
Annual net price
$18,851
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Louisville, KY

University of Louisville

$5,314 higher earnings · $4,376 less debt

Earnings
$74,924
Debt
$19,374
Annual net price
$17,988
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Crestview Hills, KY

Thomas More University

$6,072 higher earnings

Earnings
$75,682
Debt
$27,000
Annual net price
$21,835
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Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University

$1,664 higher earnings

Earnings
$71,274
Debt
$25,000
Annual net price
$10,990
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90 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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