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Accounting and Related Services at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,371/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 25.2x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #85 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 25%

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	$670K	$645K	$572K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.1x	25.2x	22.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.7x	9.3x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	80	77

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,640

Out-of-state: $69,296 (9.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,172

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,529

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,308

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,371 track close to the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 25.2x 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 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $17,529 in median debt against $54,371 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #85 of 714 nationally, this is a top-5% Accounting and Related Services program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $54,371 to $69,308 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of South Florida

With a 41% acceptance rate, University of South Florida is moderately selective, serving a student body of 36,299 in Tampa, FL.

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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 South Florida?

This program scores 80/100 — 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 $572,172 in decade earnings vs $670,127 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of South Florida's Accounting and Related Services program stand out?

Ranked #85 of 714 programs nationally, University of South Florida lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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