Accounting at Goldey-Beacom College

Goldey-Beacom's accounting graduates start at $57,534—above both the national median ($53,694) and Delaware's state median ($54,954)—and they reach this outcome with just $17,737 in debt. That debt figure is notably lower than the $25,000 typical for accounting programs both nationally and across Delaware, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.31 that makes this one of the more financially accessible paths to an accounting career. Within Delaware's compact market of five accounting programs, this sits comfortably in the middle for earnings (60th percentile) but stands out for keeping debt exceptionally low.

The trajectory shows steady growth to $63,966 by year four, an 11% increase that suggests graduates are building stable careers rather than hitting immediate ceiling effects. While the University of Delaware's accounting graduates earn substantially more ($71,491), they're also dealing with a different tier of institution and likely higher costs. For families prioritizing manageable debt alongside solid middle-class earnings, Goldey-Beacom delivers exactly that combination.

The major caveat: these figures come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes may vary more than usual. Still, the pattern is encouraging—reasonable starting salaries, minimal debt burden, and career progression that keeps pace with inflation and then some. For an anxious parent, this looks like a low-risk entry into a stable profession.