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Accounting & Finance Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 283 students earned their Accounting and Finance degrees in PA.

In this state, Accounting & Finance is the 21st most popular major out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting & Finance Majors in Pennsylvania

Accounting and Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 276
Master’s Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a accounting and finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting and finance majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.7%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Accounting & Finance Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 82,720 people in the state and 2,227,060 people in the nation working in accounting and finance jobs.

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Wages for Accounting & Finance Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a accounting and finance grad in the state is $75,250, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer accounting and finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
190 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#2

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Eastern University

Saint Davids
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,879 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,011.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,190 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
115 Total Students

In their early career, DeVry University - Pennsylvania grads earn an average salary of $36,018. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,640. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Accounting & Finance Careers in PA

Some of the careers accounting and finance majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $138,980
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Accountants and Auditors 9% $67,480
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting and finance.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Accounting 3,060
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 192
Accounting Management 102
Auditing 5

View all majors related to Accounting & Finance

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