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 Pennsylvania

Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (76 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Gannon University$41,644
Villanova University$77,966$91,268$25,8580.33
Lehigh University$77,026$95,363$23,1790.30
Bucknell University$75,776$93,021$26,8810.35
University of Scranton$70,453$85,314$27,0000.38
Drexel University$70,069$76,765$28,8320.41
National Median$53,694$25,0000.47

Other Accounting Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Villanova University
Villanova
$64,701$77,966$25,858
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
$62,180$77,026$23,179
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
$64,772$75,776$26,881
University of Scranton
Scranton
$52,309$70,453$27,000
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$60,663$70,069$28,832

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 Gannon University, approximately 22% 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.