Accounting at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's accounting graduates earn significantly more than the typical Texas accounting graduate—about $10,400 more in their first year. That 60th percentile ranking within Texas is noteworthy for a school with a 95% admission rate and modest test scores. The $59,814 starting salary trails the state's elite programs (TCU, SMU, Baylor) by roughly $10,000, but students here graduate with about $23,375 in debt compared to potentially higher borrowing at more selective institutions. The 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, translating to roughly five months of gross income—well within sustainable territory for accountants.

The earnings trajectory shows healthy momentum, with 18% growth to $70,255 by year four, suggesting graduates land solid positions rather than just entry-level bookkeeping roles. Texas accounting programs can vary wildly in outcomes, and UMHB sits comfortably above the state median, even if it can't quite match flagship universities.

The major caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so one or two outliers could skew the picture significantly. However, the numbers align with what you'd expect from a regional university with strong ties to Central Texas employers. For families prioritizing reasonable debt with above-average accounting outcomes, this program delivers—just understand you're betting on a smaller data sample than you'd find at larger Texas schools.