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Accounting in Pennsylvania

Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 3,173 students earned their Accounting degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 428
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

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: 9.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,559. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Villanova University

Villanova
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $43,090. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $23,742.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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La Salle University

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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Accounting Careers in PA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Financial Examiners 9% $80,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 4,564
Management Sciences & Methods 2,105
Human Resource Management 962
Finance & Financial Management 787
Business & Commerce 386
Entrepreneurial Studies 318
Marketing 168
Taxation 99

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