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General Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

3,101 students earned Accounting degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Accounting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,465
Master’s Degree 550
Associate Degree 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Pennsylvania

65,720 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Pennsylvania

Accounting grads earn an average of $75,250 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

666 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $23,888.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
4,957 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $77,358 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,383. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#8

La Salle University

Philadelphia
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, St. Joe's grads earn an average salary of $61,613. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,492.

#9

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

General Accounting Careers in PA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 9% $80,180
Accountants and Auditors 9% $67,480
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610
Credit Analysts 6% $76,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1% $48,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Accounting & Finance 282
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 192
Accounting Management 102
Auditing 5

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