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Accounting and Related Services at McKendree University

Lebanon, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,313/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #570 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	$582K	$569K	$520K
Earnings Multiple	4.3x	4.2x	3.8x
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)

$136,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$96,760

29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,250

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,209

9% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $55,313/yr, Accounting and Related Services graduates from McKendree University land near the $53,724 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 4.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 11% 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.

The median debt load of $20,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #570 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places McKendree University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $55,313 to $60,209 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About McKendree University

McKendree University accepts 64% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,600 in Lebanon, IL.

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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 McKendree 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 McKendree 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 →