Accounting at Howard Payne University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (67 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Payne University | $49,406* | — | $22,759* | — |
| Texas Christian University | $72,031* | $78,532 | $17,778* | 0.25 |
| Southern Methodist University | $68,643* | $77,801 | $15,850* | 0.23 |
| Baylor University | $68,187* | $80,617 | $20,500* | 0.30 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $68,082* | $78,482 | $19,462* | 0.29 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $67,186* | $84,502 | $17,641* | 0.26 |
| National Median | $53,694* | — | $25,000* | 0.47 |
Other Accounting Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth | $57,220 | $72,031 | $17,778 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $64,460 | $68,643 | $15,850 |
| Baylor University Waco | $54,844 | $68,187 | $20,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $68,082 | $19,462 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $67,186 | $17,641 |
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 Howard Payne University, approximately 42% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 43 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.