Accounting at George Fox University

George Fox University's accounting program produces graduates earning nearly $60,000 in their first year—solidly above both the national median ($53,694) and Oregon's state median ($56,348). At 60th percentile among Oregon accounting programs, it outperforms the state average despite the university's 96% admission rate. The $26,000 median debt matches the state norm, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 that suggests graduates can realistically manage their loans while building their careers.

However, the sample size here is under 30 graduates, which means these figures could shift significantly with different cohorts. The earnings put George Fox in competitive territory with larger Oregon institutions like University of Oregon and Portland State, though it doesn't quite reach Linfield's numbers. For a private university, keeping debt at state-average levels rather than the inflated costs often associated with private education is noteworthy.

If your child is drawn to George Fox's smaller campus environment and values-based education, the accounting program appears financially sound. The earnings justify the investment, and starting salaries in the high $50,000s give accounting graduates reasonable breathing room. Just recognize that with limited data points, future outcomes might vary from what's shown here.