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Accounting and Related Services at University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,588/yr (35% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #256 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	$943K	$879K	$732K
Earnings Multiple	4.0x	3.8x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$232,888

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$157,980

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,040

39% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of San Francisco Accounting and Related Services graduates command $72,588/yr out of the gate, well above the $53,724 national median. That 35% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

An earnings multiple of 3.8x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 22% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,500 in median debt clears quickly against $72,588 in annual earnings.

At #256 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, University of San Francisco scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $72,588 to $101,040 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of San Francisco

University of San Francisco's 51% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 5,697 in San Francisco, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,980 over four years — 32% 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at University of San Francisco?

This program scores 73/100 — 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 $732,494 in decade earnings vs $942,895 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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