Accounting at University of the Potomac-VA Campus

An estimated debt load of $23,823 against first-year earnings around $37,000 places this program squarely in the middle of what's typical nationally for associate-level accounting credentials. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64 suggests graduates could reasonably manage repayment, assuming they secure accounting work that pays close to what peer programs deliver. However, with zero Pell Grant recipients reported, it's worth questioning whether this school primarily serves students with alternative funding sources or simply operates at a very small scale.

What's harder to assess is how University of the Potomac-VA Campus compares to the stronger options available locally. Liberty University's accounting associate graduates earn an estimated $40,500 in their first year—about $3,500 more—while programs like Tidewater Community College come in significantly cheaper despite lower earnings. The national debt median of $19,354 also runs about $4,500 below this program's estimated figure, which matters when you're talking about monthly payments over ten years.

For families considering this program, the critical unknown is whether the school's actual outcomes align with these estimates from similar programs. The numbers suggest a workable investment if your child graduates on time and finds accounting employment, but there's limited advantage here compared to other Virginia options that either cost less or produce stronger earnings—and those programs have actual data to back up their claims.