Accounting at Belmont Abbey College

Belmont Abbey's accounting graduates start at $55,224, placing them solidly above both the national median and well ahead of North Carolina's typical accounting graduate who earns $48,489. In a state with 37 accounting programs, landing in the 60th percentile is noteworthy—these graduates are outearning most NC accounting programs, including larger state schools like UNC Asheville.

The debt picture looks manageable at $25,982, translating to a 0.47 ratio against first-year earnings—meaning graduates owe roughly half their starting salary. This is better than the national median debt, and earnings grow to just over $60,000 by year four. For context, only programs like Elon (a much more selective institution) and NC State significantly outpace these results in North Carolina.

The significant caveat: this data comes from a small sample of fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances could vary widely. However, for families considering a moderately-priced accounting degree in North Carolina, these outcomes suggest Belmont Abbey delivers competitive preparation without the debt loads that often accompany private colleges. The program appears to position graduates well for entry-level accounting roles in the regional market.