Accounting and Related Services

Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 52.03

$68,641Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,906Median earnings 4 years after
$106,241Median earnings 5 years after
$18,304Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $68,641 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 $18,304, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$77,016—
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$73,793—
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$71,372$20,500
DeVry University-Virginia
Arlington
$68,141$39,978
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$66,592$27,333
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington
$61,183$80,164

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $68,641 one year after graduation and $106,241 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,304.

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