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Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 3,773 students earned their Accounting degrees in PA.

In this state, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,825
Master’s Degree 563
Associate Degree 252
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 50
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 50
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 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: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 162,150 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $73,220, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 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

75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#2

Drexel University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#3

Temple University

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Villanova University

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

In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $21,484. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

#8

Duquesne University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne.

#9

Bucknell University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,178 a year. An average student at Bucknell will pay a net price of $43,895. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

#9

La Salle University

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $51,840 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid.

Accounting Careers in PA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $138,980
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Statistical Assistants 11% $47,450
Tax Preparers 10% $35,610
Financial Examiners 9% $80,180
Accountants and Auditors 9% $67,480
Brokerage Clerks 7% $50,740
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610
Credit Analysts 6% $76,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1% $48,360
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $43,300
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $39,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 10,287
Finance & Financial Management 3,669
Management Sciences & Methods 2,958
Marketing 2,581
Business & Commerce 2,335
Human Resource Management 1,599
Hospitality Management 550
International Business 482

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