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Accounting and Related Services at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,966/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #245 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	$831K	$783K	$667K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.6x	9.1x	7.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	4.9x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$86,096

Out-of-state: $159,560 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,296

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,188

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,705

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,966 per year, Accounting and Related Services graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus earn slightly above the $53,724 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 20% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $24,188 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #245 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $57,966 to $85,705 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepts 50% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 20,189 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

This program scores 74/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $666,553 in decade earnings vs $830,705 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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