Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

nan%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

95%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,576

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer accounting degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre

147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre is a public institution located in Lehman, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre, with only around 800 students enrolled, has smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre offers:

  • Business Administration
  • Criminal Justice
  • Surveying Technology
  • English
  • Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology
  • Management Science

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score between 1260 - 1570, or an ACT score within the range of 16 - 23. This school admits about 90 percent of applicants annually. Of those admitted, around 37 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Accounting program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $29.09
    • Average Annual Salary: $60510

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
    • Total Employment: 50
    • Average Hourly Rate: $29.78
    • Average Annual Salary: $61940

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '214643' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
PHP Code Snippets Powered By : XYZScripts.com