Accounting at Saint Michael's College

Saint Michael's accounting graduates start at $56,723 and climb to $77,910 by year four—a solid 37% jump that outpaces typical accounting programs nationally. However, this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these figures may not represent what future students will experience. With $26,000 in debt, new graduates face manageable payments that represent less than half their first-year salary, putting them in a reasonable position to build financial stability early.

The program sits squarely in the middle among Vermont's limited accounting options, trailing Champlain College by about $4,600 at the starting line but significantly ahead of Vermont State University. Nationally, it ranks around the 60th percentile—respectable but not exceptional. The 92% admission rate suggests Saint Michael's is accessible to a broad range of students, though the modest Pell grant percentage (18%) indicates this private liberal arts college primarily serves middle- and upper-income families.

For Vermont families comfortable with the full cost of private education, this program delivers steady accounting outcomes with reasonable debt. The small cohort size means individualized attention but also statistical uncertainty. If your child can access similar results at a state school or Champlain, compare the total cost of attendance carefully—the outcomes here justify the debt load shown, but private college tuition premiums add up quickly beyond what federal loans cover.