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Accounting and Related Services at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,974/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 17.5x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #229 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	$667K	$642K	$570K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.1x	17.5x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.5x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (7.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,036

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,181

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $47,974/yr, Accounting and Related Services graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe land near the $53,724 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 17.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% 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.

The median debt load of $13,036 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #229 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places University of Louisiana at Monroe in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 40% earnings increase from $47,974 to $67,181 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

With 75% of applicants admitted, University of Louisiana at Monroe prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

At 74/100, 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 University of Louisiana at Monroe?

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 →