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Accounting Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 3,773 students earned their Accounting degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 8th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 2,825
Master’s Degree 563
Associate Degree 252
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 50
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 50
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 162,150 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Pennsylvania

Accounting grads earn an average of $73,220 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

678 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
263 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation.

#3

Temple University

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

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

174 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. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

#6

Villanova University

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

An average student at Villanova will pay a net price of $43,577. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,484.

#8

Duquesne University

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

Graduates earn an average $56,932 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#9

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,178 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

La Salle University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. In their early career, La Salle grads earn an average salary of $51,840.

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
Statistical Assistants 11% $47,450
Tax Preparers 10% $35,610
Accountants and Auditors 9% $67,480
Financial Examiners 9% $80,180
Brokerage Clerks 7% $50,740
Budget Analysts 7% $70,610
Credit Analysts 6% $76,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1% $48,360
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $43,300
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $39,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Business Administration & Management 10,541
Finance & Financial Management 3,966
Management Sciences & Methods 3,098
Marketing 2,594
Business & Commerce 2,394
Human Resource Management 1,810
Hospitality Management 550
Entrepreneurial Studies 538

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