Accounting and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-Newark · Newark, NJ

CIP 52.03

$68,141Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,087Median earnings 4 years after
$92,382Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
157Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $68,141 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 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$74,403$23,894
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$69,411$24,413
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$68,141$21,500
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$68,141$21,500
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$66,615$23,250
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$65,849$24,500
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton
$56,988—
Montclair State University
Montclair
$56,917$19,500
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield
$56,917$19,500
Georgian Court University
Lakewood
$53,852$19,707
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
$53,129$25,000
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
$53,129$25,000
Strayer University-New Jersey
Piscataway
$52,373$41,625
Rowan University
Glassboro
$52,363$21,500
Kean University
Union
$46,386$24,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Rutgers University-Newark make?

The median salary is $68,141 one year after graduation and $92,382 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.