Accounting at Blinn College District

Blinn College's accounting associate's degree produces earnings that trail both state and national benchmarks by meaningful margins. At $32,243 one year out, graduates earn about $2,200 less than the typical Texas accounting associate and nearly $5,000 below the national median. Within Texas, this ranks at the 40th percentile—meaning three out of five comparable programs produce better outcomes. The gap with top Texas performers like Austin Community College ($58,469) is striking.

The $19,000 median debt sits right at state and national norms, yielding a manageable 0.59 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about seven months of gross earnings, which is reasonable. However, the concerning element is the earnings trajectory itself—starting below benchmarks in a field where entry-level accountants typically command stronger wages.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these figures less reliable than programs with larger cohorts. A few outliers could skew the data significantly. For parents considering this path, the core question is whether the convenience and cost of Blinn justify accepting below-average starting earnings in a profession where credentials and first jobs matter considerably for long-term trajectory. If your student has access to stronger-performing Texas community colleges, particularly in metro areas, the earnings data suggests those merit serious consideration.