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Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

3,637 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 2,686
Master’s Degree 557
Associate Degree 254
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 58
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
263 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $69,511 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $23,167.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,130 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
4,692 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at University of Scranton will pay a net price of $34,136. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $51,812. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
10,870 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. An average student at Villanova will pay a net price of $34,784. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $13,183. Graduates earn an average $50,063 after graduation. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

#9

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
3,757 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,403. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

#9

La Salle University

Philadelphia
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,043 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,623 a year.

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
Entrepreneurial Studies 482

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