Accounting at Felician University

New Jersey's accounting graduates typically earn around $54,000 in their first year—a figure that matches both state and national medians for bachelor's-level accounting programs. Felician's estimated outcomes align with this baseline, but there's important context: the state's top accounting programs produce graduates earning $68,000 to $74,000 right out of the gate. That $15,000-$20,000 gap represents real money when you're starting to pay down debt, and it compounds over a career.

The estimated $25,000 debt load is manageable by most measures—accounting graduates at this earning level typically handle their payments without strain. However, Felician serves a predominantly working-class student body (52% receive Pell grants), and for families counting on strong post-graduation earnings to justify the investment, it matters that this program appears to track with average New Jersey outcomes rather than exceeding them. The state's public universities and selective privates are setting a higher bar for accounting graduates.

Here's the practical takeaway: if your child can gain admission to Rutgers or The College of New Jersey's accounting programs, the earnings advantage probably justifies the effort. If Felician offers the right fit for other reasons—location, class size, support services—the accounting degree should lead to solid employment at typical wages. Just understand you're likely looking at middle-of-the-pack outcomes in a competitive state market.