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Accounting and Related Services at University of Charleston

Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,410/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 3.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #669 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	$514K	$511K	$480K
Earnings Multiple	3.9x	3.9x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$131,368

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$88,048

33% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $45,410/yr fall 15% below the $53,724 national median for Accounting and Related Services. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 3.9x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #669 out of 714 programs, University of Charleston's financial outcomes for Accounting and Related Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Charleston

With a 65% acceptance rate, University of Charleston is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 2,083 in Charleston, WV. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $88,048 — 33% less than the list 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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Charleston's Accounting and Related Services program score?

A score of 54/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Charleston trails the majority of Accounting and Related Services programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Accounting and Related Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Accounting and Related Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 62% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Accounting and Related Services earnings lower at University of Charleston?

Lower starting pay at University of Charleston may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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