General Accounting at Widener University
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, consider the program at Widener University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Widener University is located in Chester, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 general accounting degrees were granted at Widener University.
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Online Class Availability at Widener University
Many students take online classes at Widener University. Of 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Widener University
Rankings can help you compare Widener University’s General Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #23 of 54 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #49 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #72 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #135 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #318 of 842 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #818 of 896 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Widener University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Widener University are 22% women (5) and 78% men (18).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Widener University
Of the 23 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Widener University, 22% were women (5) and 78% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Widener 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Widener University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.