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Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

582 students earned Accounting degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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 563
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,378. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Villanova will pay a net price of $43,577.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $23,888. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year.

#6

La Salle University

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

In their early career, La Salle grads earn an average salary of $51,840. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $56,932 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,478 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Bloomsburg.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,068 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,024 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average.

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
Business Professors 17% $73,570
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Tax Preparers 10% $35,610
Accountants and Auditors 9% $67,480
Financial Examiners 9% $80,180
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610
Credit Analysts 6% $76,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1% $48,360

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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