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Accounting and Related Services at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,833/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #201 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	$720K	$687K	$601K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.0x	11.5x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.5x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	75	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$59,776

Out-of-state: $125,440 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,616

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,750

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,164

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,833 per year, Accounting and Related Services graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn earn slightly above the $53,724 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.5x 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.

The median debt load of $21,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #201 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs, University of Michigan-Dearborn scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $57,833 to $75,164 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Michigan-Dearborn

University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 59% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 5,882 students in Dearborn, MI. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 University of Michigan-Dearborn?

This program scores 75/100 — 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 $601,386 in decade earnings vs $719,832 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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