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Accounting and Related Services at Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,634/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #202 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 50%

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	$660K	$636K	$566K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.3x	17.6x	15.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.2x	8.9x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	75	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,096

Out-of-state: $71,712 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$70,008

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,772

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,988

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $49,634/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 17.6x 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.

With first-year pay of $49,634 far exceeding the $22,772 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #202 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places Missouri State University-Springfield in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 35% earnings increase from $49,634 to $66,988 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Missouri State University-Springfield

Missouri State University-Springfield accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 13,407 students in Springfield, MO.

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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 does a 75/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at Missouri State University-Springfield?

At 75/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting and Related Services at Missouri State University-Springfield?

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 →