Accounting at University of Miami

The debt picture here looks remarkably favorable—$17,500 is well below both the Florida median ($22,615) and national median ($25,000) for accounting degrees. Combined with estimated first-year earnings around $52,000 based on comparable Florida programs, graduates would face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.34, meaning debt is roughly one-third of first-year income. That's manageable by most standards, though it's worth noting this starting salary estimate comes from peer programs across the state, not from University of Miami's actual outcomes.

The bigger question mark is trajectory. By year four, earnings jump to $76,105—a figure that *is* reported for this specific program and suggests strong mid-career potential. That puts University of Miami's accounting graduates ahead of most Florida peers, though still trailing University of Florida's $65,000+ starting salaries. The selective nature of the program (19% admission rate, 1416 SAT average) likely attracts students who perform well in recruiting, which could explain the strong four-year number.

For parents, the calculation comes down to whether that eventual $76,000 justifies the premium of attending a selective private institution. The low debt burden certainly helps the case, but the lack of actual starting salary data means you're betting on similar outcomes to other Florida programs. If your child has offers from UF or FSU with comparable aid packages, those programs show stronger documented starting salaries—and that first job often determines the trajectory that follows.