How much can I expect to earn in my starting job?

The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s website O*Net is a great resource for this type of data & it’s updated often. The site also gives you great information on the types of jobs that will be open and the typical tasks professionals perform in various job categories.  How much you expect to earn depends upon the program you have entered and completed. For example, in 2014, average salaries for entry-level accounting professionals is approximately $38,500 nationally. Average starting salaries for accounting clerks are approximately $25,000 nationally. Remember that it is not the starting salary but the advancement potential that is the key. Motivated graduates have few limits to either promotion or earning potential. But, remember it is not the starting salary one needs to keep in mind but the advancement potential for their future career. Motivated graduates have very few limits to either promotion or earning potentials.