Median Debt
$25,000
At national median

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (44 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
La Sierra University$25,000
Santa Clara University$78,417$101,411$19,2500.25
University of Southern California$73,903$90,072$16,5000.22
California Lutheran University$72,696$75,436$21,8580.30
University of San Francisco$72,588$92,299$24,6600.34
Menlo College$71,067$92,161$26,9550.38
National Median$53,694$25,0000.47

Other Accounting Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$59,241$78,417$19,250
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$73,903$16,500
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks
$50,670$72,696$21,858
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$72,588$24,660
Menlo College
Atherton
$51,070$71,067$26,955

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 La Sierra University, approximately 47% 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.