Accounting and Related Services at Lone Star College System
Ranked 2nd of 3 certificate (2-4 years) programs in Accounting and Related Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Accounting and Related Services (certificate (2-4 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Lone Star College System's certificate (2-4 years) program in Accounting and Related Services earn a median $72,371 one year after graduating, rising to $90,782 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $105,672 for this field, ranking 2nd of 3 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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