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Accounting and Related Services at Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,322/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #594 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$511K	$508K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.1x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.5x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	60	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,832

Out-of-state: $77,808 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,484

6% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,318

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,198

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $42,322/yr fall 21% below the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,318 in median debt against $42,322 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #594 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Murray State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $50,198 are relatively flat compared to the $42,322 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Murray State University

Murray State University has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 6,646 students in Murray, KY.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at Murray State University?

This program scores 60/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Accounting and Related Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $478,635 in decade earnings vs $510,985 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Accounting and Related Services from Murray State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →