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Accounting in Pennsylvania

Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 178,380 people in the state and 4,708,770 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $87,455. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,014.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 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. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 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
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $63,707
Statistical Assistants $58,190
Brokerage Clerks $52,416
Budget Analysts $80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Treasurers and Controllers $162,461
Tax Preparers $67,542
Investment Fund Managers $157,819

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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