Accounting at American InterContinental University-Atlanta

Graduates of this accounting program face a troubling financial reality: they're earning less than the typical Georgia accounting graduate while carrying twice the debt. With median earnings of $46,628—below even the national average—and debt loads exceeding $51,000, new graduates owe more than a full year's salary. That debt burden ranks among the worst in the nation for accounting programs.

The comparison to other Georgia schools is particularly stark. While UGA accounting grads earn $64,000 and even public alternatives like Kennesaw State top $57,000, this program lands in the 40th percentile statewide—meaning six in ten Georgia accounting programs produce better outcomes. The concerning part isn't just starting lower; it's that earnings actually decline to $44,503 by year four, suggesting limited career progression. With 83% of students receiving Pell grants, this pattern means the program is leaving its most financially vulnerable students worse off.

For a family considering this program, the math is unforgiving: you'll likely graduate owing more than you'll earn in your first year, while watching peers from state schools pull ahead with half the debt. Georgia offers multiple stronger accounting programs, including affordable public options that deliver significantly better returns. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances making this the only viable path, this investment doesn't make financial sense.