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Accounting and Related Services at Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,538/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #394 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	$620K	$602K	$542K
Earnings Multiple	11.5x	11.2x	10.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	69	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$53,680

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,276

-51% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,013

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $49,538/yr, Accounting and Related Services graduates from Herzing University-Madison land near the $53,724 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #394 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Herzing University-Madison falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $49,538 to $63,013 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Herzing University-Madison

With 94% of applicants admitted, Herzing University-Madison prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,105 students in Madison, WI. With 67% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at Herzing University-Madison?

This program scores 69/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Accounting and Related Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $542,484 in decade earnings vs $619,617 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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