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 Louisiana

Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Dillard University$38,837
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$56,910$71,624$19,6000.34
Herzing University-New Orleans$49,538$54,212
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$48,895$38,761$29,3710.60
University of Louisiana at Monroe$47,974$61,900$12,8340.27
Southeastern Louisiana University$47,395$50,807$21,2500.45
National Median$53,694$25,0000.47

Other Accounting Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$11,954$56,910$19,600
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie
$13,420$49,538
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$8,864$48,895$29,371
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$47,974$12,834
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$8,373$47,395$21,250

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 Dillard University, approximately 68% 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.