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Accounting and Related Services at Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,021/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 19.8x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 5%

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	$840K	$791K	$672K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.0x	19.8x	16.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	6.9x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	85	84	81

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,968

Out-of-state: $115,176 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,780

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,315

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $63,021 per year, Accounting and Related Services graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn slightly above the $53,724 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 19.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 20% 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 $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #24 among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 40% earnings increase from $63,021 to $88,315 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus accepts 50% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 39,637 in West Lafayette, IN.

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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 84/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at Purdue University-Main Campus?

At 84/100, 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 Purdue University-Main Campus?

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.

Is Purdue University-Main Campus one of the best schools for Accounting and Related Services?

Among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, Purdue University-Main Campus's #24 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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