Accounting at La Salle University
If you are interested in studying Accounting, take a look at what La Salle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
La Salle University is in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 accounting degrees were awarded at La Salle University.
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Online Class Availability at La Salle University
Online coursework is an option at La Salle University. Of 3,153 students, 649 (21%) studied exclusively online and 489 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at La Salle University
These rankings give you a sense of how La Salle University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #24 of 65 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #24 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #78 of 188 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #855 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #24 of 65 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #24 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #78 of 188 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #855 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from La Salle University
Graduates of La Salle University’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,852 |
| 2 years | $61,943 |
| 3 years | $70,904 |
| 4 years | $79,815 |
| 5 years | $90,206 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from La Salle University earn a median of $79,815, compared with $77,245 for all La Salle University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Accounting graduates from La Salle University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at La Salle University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at La Salle University are 36% women (23) and 64% men (41).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at La Salle University
Among the 30 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at La Salle University, 33% were women (10) and 67% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at La Salle University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at La Salle University, above the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at La Salle University
Among the 34 master’s accounting degrees awarded at La Salle University, 38% were women (13) and 62% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at La Salle University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at La Salle University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at La Salle University
This Accounting program at La Salle University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 64 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at La Salle University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.