Why major in Accounting?
Prepare for a career in public accounting, industry, or the nonprofit sector and qualify to take the CPA exam or start on the path to graduate school. The coursework is comprehensive and diverse, giving you an appreciation of how the discipline of accounting intersects with other areas of business.
Accounting majors at Abington can take advantage two pathways to master’s degrees that allows them to earn advanced degrees faster while saving money.
Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate Degree (IUG) program allows students to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years.
Smeal Conditional Early Acceptance Program is an accelerated program to earn a master's in accounting or taxation.
You might thrive in the accounting major if you are...
- An analytic and critical thinker
- Organized and detail oriented
- Thrive at problem-solving and managing complex issues
- Possess strong communication skills
Accounting Careers
Job Growth
6 percent increase in jobs over the next decade, which is higher than average*
Job Titles and Median Salaries
- Accountants and Auditors: $82,000
- Budget Analysts: $88,000
- Credit Analysts: $80,000
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
Career and Professional Development: Setting You Up for Success
From your first day at Penn State Abington, you can access tools provided by the Career and Professional Development team to prepare for the future.
- On-campus networking opportunities
- Internships
- Supports such as resume reviews and mock interviews
Coursework
Courses concentrate on developing the vital knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in accounting including
- Financial accounting principles, and managerial and cost accounting
- Federal income taxation
- Governmental and nonprofit accounting
- Accounting information systems
- Auditing
The Student Experience
Carly Martinson completed an internship in the audit group at PwC, the international audit and assurance, consulting, and tax service provider before, spending the summer with the federal audit practice at KPMG. She secured her internships with assistance from Career and Professional Development staff. Read more about Carly's internship journey below.
