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Accounting and Related Services at Benedictine University

Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,328/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 4.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #519 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$639K	$618K	$554K
Earnings Multiple	4.7x	4.5x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$137,160

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,116

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,115

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $54,328/yr, Accounting and Related Services graduates from Benedictine University land near the $53,724 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 4.5x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #519 out of 714 programs, Benedictine University's financial outcomes for Accounting and Related Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $54,328 to $66,115 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Benedictine University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Benedictine University prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,817 in Lisle, IL. The average net cost of $94,116 over four years represents a 31% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Benedictine University's Accounting and Related Services program score?

A score of 64/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Benedictine University trails the majority of Accounting and Related Services programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →