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Accounting and Related Services at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,001/yr (-26% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 19.0x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #452 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	$698K	$669K	$588K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.8x	19.0x	16.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.6x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,264

Out-of-state: $119,136 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,128

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,809

67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Idaho's Accounting and Related Services graduates start at $40,001/yr, trailing the $53,724 national average by 26%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.0x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,000 in median debt clears quickly against $40,001 in annual earnings.

Ranked #452 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, University of Idaho falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $66,809 show a 67% jump from the $40,001 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Idaho

A 79% acceptance rate means University of Idaho is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 7,363 in Moscow, ID.

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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 University of Idaho?

This program scores 67/100 — 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 $588,442 in decade earnings vs $697,806 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Accounting and Related Services from University of Idaho?

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 →