Program Analysis
At $55,224/yr, Accounting and Related Services graduates from Belmont Abbey College land near the $53,724 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 7.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $25,982 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #426 out of 714 programs, Belmont Abbey College's financial outcomes for Accounting and Related Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $55,224 to $64,164 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.