Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $47,646 track close to the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 22.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $23,625 in median debt against $47,646 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #288 out of 714 programs, Columbus State University's Accounting and Related Services offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $47,646 to $53,104 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.