Accounting at Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Accounting and Related Services

Herzing University-Akron has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 378 students in Akron, OH.

Program Analysis

At $31,620/yr, Accounting graduates from Herzing University-Akron land near the $35,807 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 24.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Accounting graduates.

The median debt load of $13,304 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #133 out of 176 programs, Herzing University-Akron's financial outcomes for Accounting trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Accounting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
57
Score
59
High End
Earnings $31,620/yr (-12% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$32K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
24.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$13,420
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,304
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,508
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

Accounting opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Herzing University-Akron's Accounting program score?
At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Accounting is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting at Herzing University-Akron?
With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $330,815 in decade earnings vs $330,815 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can I learn Accounting through an apprenticeship instead of Herzing University-Akron?
Yes — 5 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Accounting career paths, including Accounting Technician (Alternate Title: Accounting Specialist). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Herzing University-Akron.
What's the job market like for Accounting from Herzing University-Akron?
At 451,900 annual openings, Accounting has a very large employment base. Herzing University-Akron graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
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