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Accounting and Related Services at Kean University

Union, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,386/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #424 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	$648K	$626K	$559K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	11.6x	10.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.4x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	68	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,704

Out-of-state: $84,304 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,672

9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,000

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,843

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,386/yr, roughly in line with the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 11.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Accounting and Related Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,000 against $46,386/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #424 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places Kean University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 40% earnings increase from $46,386 to $64,843 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Kean University

Kean University accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 10,842 students in Union, NJ. With 46% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at Kean University?

At 68/100, the score looks reasonable — but Accounting and Related Services is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting and Related Services at Kean University?

The 62% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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