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Accounting and Related Services at University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $56,426/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

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

ROI 23.0x earnings multiple (11.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #58 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 10%

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	$828K	$780K	$665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.4x	23.0x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.6x	11.9x	10.1x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	82	79

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,948

Out-of-state: $65,600 (11.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,620

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,862

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Superior's Accounting and Related Services graduates start at $56,426/yr — above the $53,724 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.0x 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 20% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #58 of 714 programs, University of Wisconsin-Superior's Accounting and Related Services program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $84,862 show a 50% jump from the $56,426 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Wisconsin-Superior

A 94% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Superior is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 1,899 students in Superior, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Superior?

This program scores 82/100 — 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 $664,755 in decade earnings vs $827,641 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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