General Accounting at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is in University Park, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 358 general accounting degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Of 50,737 students, 321 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,178 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Accounting graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Accounting graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are 39% women (139) and 61% men (219).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Among the 219 bachelor’s general accounting graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 37% were women (81) and 63% were men (138).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 145 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 25 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 35%.*
General Accounting Master’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Of the 138 master’s general accounting graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 41% were women (57) and 59% were men (81).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Accounting majors, 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.