Accounting at Morgan State University

Morgan State's accounting graduates earn $56,040 in their first year—solidly above the national average but trailing Maryland's median by about $8,000. That gap matters for families weighing in-state options: this program ranks in just the 40th percentile among Maryland accounting programs, falling roughly $10,000 short of top state schools like Maryland-College Park and Loyola. With 17 accounting programs across Maryland, families have choices that deliver stronger immediate returns, though Morgan State's $25,000 debt load matches the national median and won't burden graduates.

The modest 5% earnings growth to year four suggests early career momentum stalls compared to other Maryland programs where accounting graduates typically see steeper trajectories. That said, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 remains manageable—graduates can reasonably handle payments while building their careers. Morgan State serves a majority Pell-eligible population, and for students prioritizing an accessible HBCU experience in Baltimore, these outcomes represent solid middle-class stability even if they don't match the state's accounting powerhouses.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making these numbers less reliable than programs with larger samples. If choosing Morgan State for factors beyond pure earnings potential—community, campus culture, or specific career networks—the financial picture won't derail your plans. But families purely optimizing for accounting ROI should explore Maryland's higher-performing programs first.