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Accounting and Related Services at The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,079/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #393 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	$609K	$593K	$536K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.4x	14.9x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.9x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	69	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,680

Out-of-state: $100,792 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,724

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,782

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $45,079/yr fall 16% below the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.9x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

At $15,000 in median debt against $45,079 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #393 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, The University of Texas at Tyler falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $45,079 to $60,782 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,009 students in Tyler, TX.

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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 The University of Texas at Tyler?

This program scores 69/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Accounting and Related Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $536,425 in decade earnings vs $609,309 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Accounting and Related Services from The University of Texas at Tyler?

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 →