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Accounting and Related Services at Pace University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,166/yr (29% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 4.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #301 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	$919K	$858K	$719K
Earnings Multiple	4.5x	4.2x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	72	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$205,696

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$124,184

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,291

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$97,717

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,166 put Pace University's Accounting and Related Services program 29% above the national median of $53,724 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 4.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 22% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $69,166 far exceeding the $25,291 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #301 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Pace University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $69,166 to $97,717 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Pace University

Pace University accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 7,725 in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,184 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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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 Pace University?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $718,606 in decade earnings vs $919,265 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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