Accounting at University of Evansville

University of Evansville's accounting graduates start at $55,891—comfortably above the national median but trailing most Indiana competitors. Among the state's 33 accounting programs, this lands at just the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten Indiana schools produce higher starting salaries. That gap matters for in-state families weighing $160,000+ in total costs against programs at Purdue ($63,021) or even Indiana Tech ($62,287) that deliver $7,000-8,000 more annually right out of the gate.

The debt picture offers some relief: $22,340 is manageable, translating to a 0.40 debt-to-earnings ratio that keeps monthly payments reasonable. Still, the small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could swing considerably year to year. You're essentially betting on limited data that this middle-tier performance holds steady.

For families committed to University of Evansville specifically, accounting remains a practical major with debt that won't derail early career finances. But if your child is choosing between Indiana schools purely on return-on-investment, this program doesn't crack the state's top performers. The mid-$50,000s starting salary works fine for building a career—it just doesn't justify premium tuition without other compelling reasons to attend.