Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $54,694 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,194 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,205–$97,191). Median debt is $21,500, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $74,731 | $20,125 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington | $70,831 | $26,967 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $69,965 | $22,000 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $69,250 | $24,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria | $65,842 | $25,250 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $65,680 | $18,050 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $63,743 | $15,342 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $62,940 | $20,299 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $62,149 | $27,000 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $59,734 | $18,000 |
| North Central College Naperville | $58,717 | $21,166 |
| Dominican University River Forest | $57,187 | $25,000 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $55,350 | $25,250 |
| McKendree University Lebanon | $55,313 | $20,250 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $54,328 | $20,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $54,694 one year after graduation and $70,417 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.