2023 Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Accounting 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 86 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania
The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Accounting Schools
Our analysis found Bucknell University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Bucknell carry an average student debtload of $26,881.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lehigh University is a great place for accounting students. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.
Accounting majors at Lehigh take out an average of $23,179 in student loans while working on their egree.
The excellent programs at University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova.
On average, accounting graduates from Villanova take out $23,179 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $643, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Scranton. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Accounting majors at University of Scranton take out an average of $28,781 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $724.
Susquehanna University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Susquehanna is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Susquehanna carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
Saint Joseph’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #7 on the list. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from St. Joe's carry an average student debtload of $24,560. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $916, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Drexel University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Drexel carry an average student debtload of $27,167. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $950, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Lebanon Valley College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. LVC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Annville.
Accounting majors at LVC take out an average of $24,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
Muhlenberg College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Allentown, Muhlenberg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Muhlenberg carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
Misericordia University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Misericordia University carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
Washington & Jefferson College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best accounting programs. W&J is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Washington.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from W&J carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | King’s College | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| 14 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 15 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 16 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 17 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges 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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