Accounting at Carthage College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Accounting certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | $31,620* | — | $24,252* | — |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | $47,506* | — | $13,047* | 0.27 |
| Gateway Technical College | $37,881* | — | $14,856* | 0.39 |
| Northcentral Technical College | $36,562* | — | $13,305* | 0.36 |
| Herzing University-Madison | $31,620* | $26,473 | $24,252* | 0.77 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | $31,620* | $26,473 | $24,252* | 0.77 |
| National Median | $31,684* | — | $13,047* | 0.41 |
Other Accounting Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $11,982 | $47,506 | $13,047 |
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $4,853 | $37,881 | $14,856 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $3,861 | $36,562 | $13,305 |
| Herzing University-Madison Madison | $13,420 | $31,620 | $24,252 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield | $13,420 | $31,620 | $24,252 |
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 Carthage College, approximately 26% 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 7 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.