Accounting at Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | $53,319* | $50,232 | — | — |
| Washington and Lee University | $81,625* | $101,332 | $16,750 | 0.21 |
| James Madison University | $71,563* | $81,138 | $22,484 | 0.31 |
| University of Richmond | $71,508* | $86,270 | $20,757 | 0.29 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $70,303* | $82,394 | $18,500 | 0.26 |
| George Mason University | $67,291* | $80,027 | $21,500 | 0.32 |
| National Median | $53,694* | — | $25,000 | 0.47 |
Other Accounting Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University Lexington | $64,525 | $81,625 | $16,750 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $13,576 | $71,563 | $22,484 |
| University of Richmond University of Richmond | $62,600 | $71,508 | $20,757 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $15,478 | $70,303 | $18,500 |
| George Mason University Fairfax | $13,815 | $67,291 | $21,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach, approximately 62% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 16 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.