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Accounting and Related Services at The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,915/yr (30% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #287 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 50%

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	$911K	$852K	$714K
Earnings Multiple	4.1x	3.8x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	72	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$223,336

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$131,192

41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,725

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$97,224

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,915 put The Catholic University of America's Accounting and Related Services program 30% above the national median of $53,724 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

At 3.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 22% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Accounting and Related Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $69,915 far exceeding the $25,725 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #287 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places The Catholic University of America in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 39% earnings increase from $69,915 to $97,224 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,063 students in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $131,192 over four years — 41% below sticker price.

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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 does a 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at The Catholic University of America?

At 72/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting and Related Services at The Catholic University of America?

The 62% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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