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Accounting and Related Services associate's degree programs in North Carolina

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$41,040Median year-4 earnings

$20,953Median federal debt

1Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in North Carolina

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

1Strayer University-North CarolinaGreensboro · Debt not reported$55,081 2Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh · $20,953 federal debt$52,259 3Gaston CollegeDallas · Debt not reported$46,818 4Stanly Community CollegeAlbemarle · Debt not reported$41,040 5Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte · Debt not reported$38,809 6Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro · Debt not reported$37,395 7Randolph Community CollegeAsheboro · Debt not reported$32,372

CAREER CONTEXT IN NC

What related occupations pay in North Carolina

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

13-2011Accountants and Auditors

State median wage: $82,050
Middle 50% wage range: $65,120–$108,090
State employment: 49,270
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 115,300

10th–90th percentile: $53,610–$146,100

25-1011Business Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $79,600
Middle 50% wage range: $61,720–$131,980
State employment: 2,960
Projected growth: +5.9%
Annual openings: 7,600

10th–90th percentile: $42,480–$173,320

13-2054Financial Risk Specialists

State median wage: $132,040
Middle 50% wage range: $99,010–$167,830
State employment: 3,200
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 4,800

10th–90th percentile: $70,440–$207,820

11-3031Financial Managers

State median wage: $166,780
Middle 50% wage range: $129,780–$223,540
State employment: 22,460
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 65,600

10th–90th percentile: $100,950–$322,090

13-2051Financial and Investment Analysts

State median wage: $102,390
Middle 50% wage range: $76,510–$131,440
State employment: 12,710
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 24,700

10th–90th percentile: $61,670–$167,250

13-2061Financial Examiners

State median wage: $100,730
Middle 50% wage range: $76,910–$126,430
State employment: 2,610
Projected growth: +9.3%
Annual openings: 4,500

10th–90th percentile: $64,760–$166,110

13-2031Budget Analysts

State median wage: $82,350
Middle 50% wage range: $68,060–$100,360
State employment: 1,830
Projected growth: +1.9%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $59,050–$128,560

13-2082Tax Preparers

State median wage: $48,130
Middle 50% wage range: $43,820–$72,840
State employment: 2,710
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 9,400

10th–90th percentile: $35,480–$97,720

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; 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	Strayer University-North Carolina	Greensboro	$55,081	Not available
2	Wake Technical Community College	Raleigh	$52,259	$20,953
3	Gaston College	Dallas	$46,818	Not available
4	Stanly Community College	Albemarle	$41,040	Not available
5	Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte	$38,809	Not available
6	Wayne Community College	Goldsboro	$37,395	Not available
7	Randolph Community College	Asheboro	$32,372	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 North Carolina

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

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,040 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $20,953 among the 1 programs reporting federal debt.

Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Strayer University-North Carolina has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.