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Accounting and Related Services at Linfield University

McMinnville, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,914/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #580 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	$642K	$621K	$556K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.1x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	61	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$198,120

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$109,364

45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,000

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,388

14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $58,914 at Linfield University come in 10% above the national median of $53,724 for Accounting and Related Services programs.

At 3.1x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 13% 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.

With first-year pay of $58,914 far exceeding the $28,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #580 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places Linfield University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $58,914 to $67,388 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Linfield University

Linfield University accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,642 students in McMinnville, OR. The average net cost of $109,364 over four years represents a 45% 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

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at Linfield University?

At 61/100, 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 Linfield 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 →