Accounting at Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Accounting and Related Services

A 94% acceptance rate means Herzing University-Madison is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,105 students in Madison, WI.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,620/yr, roughly in line with the $35,807 national median for Accounting. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 24.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting programs nationally.

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.

With first-year pay of $31,620 far exceeding the $13,304 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #134 of 176 Accounting programs, Herzing University-Madison falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

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

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

What can you do with a Accounting credential from Herzing University-Madison? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Herzing University-Madison's Accounting program score?
A score of 57/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Herzing University-Madison trails the majority of Accounting programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI affect Accounting careers?
AI exposure of 62% is a real factor. For Herzing University-Madison specifically, the gap between optimistic ($330,815) and pessimistic ($330,815) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Can I learn Accounting through an apprenticeship instead of Herzing University-Madison?
Beyond Herzing University-Madison's classroom route, 5 registered apprenticeships map to Accounting careers — including Accounting Technician (Alternate Title: Accounting Specialist). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
Will Accounting graduates from Herzing University-Madison find jobs?
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 →