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Accounting in Pennsylvania

Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Pennsylvania

178,380 people in the state and 4,708,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Accounting.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for an Accounting grad in the state is $87,455, compared to a typical salary of $96,014 nationwide.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 25% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,132 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Accounting Careers in PA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Investment Fund Managers 14% $157,819
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 13% $63,707
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $80,576
Tax Preparers 9% $67,542
Financial Managers 9% $75,665
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Statistical Assistants 7% $58,190
Financial and Investment Analysts 7% $82,666
Brokerage Clerks 6% $52,416
Accountants and Auditors 3% $79,222
Treasurers and Controllers 1% $162,461

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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