Accounting at Cedarville University

Cedarville's accounting graduates start at $57,656—a respectable figure that beats both national and Ohio medians, though it lags the state's elite programs by about $10,000. Among Ohio's 57 accounting programs, landing in the 60th percentile means this program outperforms roughly 23 schools while trailing 34 others, including powerhouses like Miami University and Ohio State.

The $22,875 in median debt is actually lower than typical for Ohio accounting grads (who carry $26,000), creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40. A graduate earning $57,656 could reasonably pay off this debt in 4-5 years with disciplined budgeting—far from onerous for a field with stable demand. That said, the debt load sits in the 66th percentile nationally, meaning many comparable programs nationwide send graduates out with less to repay.

The major caveat here is sample size: fewer than 30 recent graduates means one student's unusual outcome could skew these figures considerably. If your child is considering Cedarville for its Christian mission or tight-knit community, the accounting program won't derail their financial future. But if they can access one of Ohio's top-tier programs at similar cost, those schools deliver meaningfully higher starting salaries that compound over a career.