Accounting at Campbell University

Campbell University's accounting program lands squarely in the middle—beating most North Carolina programs but trailing the national average. Starting at roughly $51,000, graduates earn about $2,200 less than the typical accounting grad nationwide, though they're outpacing the North Carolina median by $2,300. The debt load of $25,595 is completely standard, resulting in a manageable 0.50 debt-to-earnings ratio that you can reasonably pay down in a few years.

The modest 3% earnings growth over four years is the real question mark here. While the starting salary is respectable, there's little momentum in those early career years—compare that to top NC programs like Elon ($70,000) or NC State ($57,000) where graduates likely see steeper trajectories. That said, with a 94% admission rate, Campbell offers accessibility that selective programs don't, and the financials aren't punishing for that tradeoff.

One important caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual circumstances could vary significantly. For a student who needs a straightforward path into accounting without the competitive admissions elsewhere, Campbell delivers a functional outcome. Just know you're buying stability rather than standout results—the degree gets you into the profession at a fair price, but probably not the accelerated career track.