Accounting at Asher College

Sacramento, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Accounting and Related Services

a compact campus enrolling 699 students in Sacramento, CA.

Program Analysis

At $41,351 per year, Accounting graduates from Asher College earn slightly above the $35,807 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting's career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $15,299 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #76 of 176 Accounting programs, Asher College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Accounting offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
57
Low End
65
Score
67
High End
Earnings $41,351/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$433K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
13 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$15,299
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Accounting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Financial managers $161,700 +14.8% 50%
Financial risk specialists $106,000 +6.5% 47%
Financial and investment analysts $101,350 +5.7% 54%
Financial managers
$161,700
+14.8% growth 50% AI-proof
Financial risk specialists
$106,000
+6.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Financial and investment analysts
$101,350
+5.7% growth 54% AI-proof

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Accounting Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Accounting careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering business & office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Asher College's Accounting program score?
A score of 65/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Accounting field.
Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting at Asher College?
Our scenarios model 62% of Accounting tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. Asher College's 65/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
Can I learn Accounting through an apprenticeship instead of Asher College?
If Asher College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Accounting. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
How many job openings are there for Accounting graduates?
The very large job market (451,900 annual openings) works in favor of Accounting graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →