Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Accounting bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (24 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Greenville University$56,740
Bob Jones University$59,332$65,948$23,9360.40
University of South Carolina-Columbia$59,283$72,537$25,8260.44
Clemson University$56,419$69,904$23,2500.41
Anderson University$55,127$55,705$23,7500.43
Strayer University-South Carolina$52,373$56,398$54,9891.05
National Median$53,694$25,0000.47

Other Accounting Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bob Jones University
Greenville
$23,400$59,332$23,936
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$12,688$59,283$25,826
Clemson University
Clemson
$15,554$56,419$23,250
Anderson University
Anderson
$33,580$55,127$23,750
Strayer University-South Carolina
Greenville
$13,920$52,373$54,989

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 North Greenville University, approximately 32% 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.