Accounting and Related Services
Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Western Carolina University earn a median of $40,607 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 $19,428, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University Elon | $69,764 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $56,606 | $18,500 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $55,671 | $19,590 |
| Belmont Abbey College Belmont | $55,224 | $25,982 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $53,705 | $19,550 |
| Strayer University-North Carolina Greensboro | $52,373 | $41,625 |
| Wingate University Wingate | $51,437 | $24,813 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $50,928 | $21,937 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $50,807 | $24,673 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $50,736 | $26,216 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $48,489 | $25,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $48,351 | $22,323 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $47,207 | $19,979 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $45,495 | $26,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte | $45,450 | $26,229 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Western Carolina University make?
The median salary is $40,607 one year after graduation and $61,038 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,428.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.