Accounting and Related Services

Master's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC

CIP 52.03

$65,563Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,511Median earnings 4 years after
$101,535Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $65,563 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $95,833 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,491–$118,338). Median debt is $20,500, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Accounting and Related Services (Master's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Clemson University
Clemson
$70,411$20,500
College of Charleston
Charleston
$70,310$20,500
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
$64,488$20,500
Strayer University-South Carolina
Greenville
$61,183$80,164

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?

The median salary is $65,563 one year after graduation and $101,535 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.