Accounting at Albion College

Albion College's accounting graduates start at $62,266—nearly $9,600 above the Michigan median and well ahead of national averages. That puts them in elite company within the state, just behind Michigan State and ahead of respected programs like Hope College. The $27,000 debt load is actually slightly higher than typical for Michigan accounting programs ($24,810), but with first-year earnings this strong, graduates face a manageable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio. They're borrowing a bit more than average but earning considerably more to offset it.

One significant caveat: this data represents fewer than 30 graduates, so these outcomes could shift substantially year to year. A small accounting cohort at a liberal arts college means less consistency than you'd find at larger programs. That said, the numbers suggest Albion's accounting department punches above its weight—an 83% admission rate school delivering outcomes that match selective state universities.

For families comfortable with the small-program uncertainty, this looks like solid value. Your child would likely start their career on strong financial footing, with debt that's paid down in months rather than years of first-year salary. Just recognize you're betting on a track record built from a small number of graduates rather than the statistical reliability of a larger program.