General Accounting at Messiah University
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, consider the program at Messiah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 general accounting graduations were recorded at Messiah University.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Messiah University
Distance learning is available at Messiah University. Among 3,373 students, 721 (21%) studied exclusively online and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Messiah University
These rankings give you a sense of how Messiah University’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #15 of 54 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #122 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 842 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #768 of 896 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Accounting graduates at Messiah University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Messiah University are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Messiah University
Of the 13 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Messiah University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Those who complete General Accounting program at Messiah University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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.