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Accounting and Related Services at University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,610/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 25.7x earnings multiple (12.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #262 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	$656K	$632K	$564K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.6x	25.7x	22.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.6x	12.2x	10.8x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	75	73	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,608

Out-of-state: $52,016 (12.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,772

-139% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of the District of Columbia's Accounting and Related Services graduates start at $61,610/yr — above the $53,724 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 25.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% 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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,500 in median debt clears quickly against $61,610 in annual earnings.

A #262 ranking among 714 Accounting and Related Services programs places University of the District of Columbia in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About University of the District of Columbia

a compact campus enrolling 3,080 students in Washington, DC. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 73/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Accounting and Related Services at University of the District of Columbia?

At 73/100, 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 University of the District of Columbia?

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.

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