by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for accounting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 2 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UPenn. This makes it the #259 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in accounting in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPenn was $1,871 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from UPenn in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UPenn accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UPenn in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 657 |
| Business Administration & Management | 481 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 459 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 247 |
| Marketing | 126 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.