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Accounting and Related Services at Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,624/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 19.7x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #323 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	$654K	$631K	$563K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.4x	19.7x	17.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.0x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	71	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,032

Out-of-state: $78,768 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,556

-136% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,936

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,515

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Pittsburg State University's Accounting and Related Services graduates start at $43,624/yr, trailing the $53,724 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,936 in median debt clears quickly against $43,624 in annual earnings.

At #323 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Pittsburg State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $43,624 to $64,515 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Pittsburg State University

A 88% acceptance rate means Pittsburg State University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,162 students in Pittsburg, KS.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at Pittsburg State University?

This program scores 71/100 — 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 $562,854 in decade earnings vs $654,275 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Accounting and Related Services from Pittsburg State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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