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Accounting and Related Services associate's degree programs in California

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$52,499Median year-4 earnings

$17,375Median federal debt

1Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1College of the CanyonsSanta Clarita · Debt not reported$64,025 2California Aeronautical UniversityBakersfield · Debt not reported$56,657 3Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut · Debt not reported$55,653 4Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana · Debt not reported$54,492 5San Joaquin Delta CollegeStockton · Debt not reported$52,499 6DeVry University-CaliforniaOntario · Debt not reported$49,811 7Asher CollegeSacramento · $17,375 federal debt$46,310 8Butte CollegeOroville · Debt not reported$44,786

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1011Business Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $128,470
Middle 50% wage range: $80,600–$176,570
State employment: 5,290
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $60,910–$250,700

13-2011Accountants and Auditors

State median wage: $97,050
Middle 50% wage range: $75,810–$125,850
State employment: 175,360
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 115,300

10th–90th percentile: $61,770–$160,520

13-2054Financial Risk Specialists

State median wage: $129,110
Middle 50% wage range: $100,160–$168,980
State employment: 5,740
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 4,800

10th–90th percentile: $76,610–$208,360

11-3031Financial Managers

State median wage: $180,770
Middle 50% wage range: $136,030–$269,990
State employment: 93,310
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 65,600

10th–90th percentile: $101,820–$341,670

13-2051Financial and Investment Analysts

State median wage: $109,110
Middle 50% wage range: $86,440–$146,840
State employment: 45,380
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 24,700

10th–90th percentile: $72,840–$198,280

13-2061Financial Examiners

State median wage: $106,000
Middle 50% wage range: $80,120–$135,110
State employment: 4,200
Projected growth: +9.3%
Annual openings: 4,500

10th–90th percentile: $66,680–$175,140

13-2031Budget Analysts

State median wage: $99,520
Middle 50% wage range: $80,860–$129,140
State employment: 4,160
Projected growth: +1.9%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $69,170–$149,650

13-2082Tax Preparers

State median wage: $70,030
Middle 50% wage range: $47,420–$84,890
State employment: 10,270
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $38,910–$104,000

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	College of the Canyons	Santa Clarita	$64,025	Not available
2	California Aeronautical University	Bakersfield	$56,657	Not available
3	Mt San Antonio College	Walnut	$55,653	Not available
4	Santa Ana College	Santa Ana	$54,492	Not available
5	San Joaquin Delta College	Stockton	$52,499	Not available
6	DeVry University-California	Ontario	$49,811	Not available
7	Asher College	Sacramento	$46,310	$17,375
8	Butte College	Oroville	$44,786	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Accounting and Related Services in California

What do Accounting and Related Services associate's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,499 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,375 among the 1 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. College of the Canyons has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.