2023 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 3rd in Pennsylvania. In fact, 3,641 were awarded in the state in <nil>.
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 72 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Bucknell University the best school in Pennsylvania for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem.
Out of the 72 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 3 spot on the list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Villanova University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Susquehanna University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Susquehanna is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove.
University of Scranton came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $724.
Saint Joseph’s University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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Drexel University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Lebanon Valley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. LVC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Annville.
Muhlenberg College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the midsize city of Allentown, Muhlenberg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Accounting majors at Muhlenberg take out an average of $23,587 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Accounting students in the state of Pennsylvania that almost earned our Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Misericordia University | Dallas, PA |
| 12 | Washington & Jefferson College | Washington, PA |
| 13 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 14 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 7,403 |
| Maryland | 1,295 |
| New Jersey | 2,155 |
| District of Columbia | 467 |
| Delaware | 305 |
Accounting Related Rankings by Major
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68,501 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19,139 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,781 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,538 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 844 |
| Auditing | 179 |
Majors Similar to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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