Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Ohio

Accounting masters's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wright State University-Main Campus$78,537
University of Dayton$69,300
Miami University-Oxford$68,605$79,198
Cleveland State University$68,362$73,909
DeVry University-Ohio$68,141$72,954
Ohio Northern University$66,839$77,121
National Median$68,090

Other Accounting Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Dayton
Dayton
$47,600$69,300
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$17,809$68,605
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$12,613$68,362
DeVry University-Ohio
Columbus
$17,488$68,141
Ohio Northern University
Ada
$37,800$66,839

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wright State University-Main Campus, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.