Accounting at Le Moyne College

Le Moyne's accounting graduates start strong at $58,222—outperforming both the state median ($51,525) and national median ($53,694) by solid margins. This places the program in the 60th percentile among New York's 76 accounting programs, comfortably above average in a competitive state market. The debt load of $27,000 is reasonable, sitting in the 25th percentile nationally, meaning three-quarters of accounting programs saddle graduates with more debt. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46, graduates should be able to manage payments without financial strain.

The puzzling element here is the earnings trajectory: graduates actually earn slightly less four years out ($56,810) than in their first year. This 2% dip is unusual for accounting, where steady progression is typical. It could reflect regional salary compression in Syracuse's market or career path choices specific to this cohort. Still, even the four-year number remains competitive with state and national benchmarks.

For families considering this program, the math works. Your child would start with earnings in the upper half of New York accounting graduates while carrying below-average debt. Yes, the earnings plateau deserves attention, but Le Moyne delivers solid preparation at a manageable cost—particularly valuable for students who want to stay in Central New York, where these salary figures go further than in downstate markets.