Accounting Schools
In Chester, Pennsylvania

There is only one accounting school in Chester for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the accounting academic community in Chester, and the future trends. Academia in accounting includes accounting training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Masters degree in Accounting

Statistics

Professional Trends

Chester Vs. Pennsylvania Accounting Employment

Chester 55,610
Pennsylvania 153,760

Of the 153,760 accounting professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 55,610 work in Chester. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of accounting professionals in Chester has shrunk by 6%. Overall employment in Chester has increased.

Chester Vs. Pennsylvania Accounting employment growth

163,310 162,950 159,510 153,280 153,760
59,250 59,080 57,100 55,910 55,610
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Pennsylvania
  • Dark Yellow: Chester

Accounting VS. All professions salaries in Chester

$43,035 $46,203 $47,977 $49,440 $51,170
$43,010 $44,460 $46,450 $48,340 $49,280
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Accounting in Chester
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chester

Salaries for accounting professionals in Chester have increased. Chester accounting professionals made $51,170 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, accounting professionals in Chester made an average salary of $43,035 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Chester.

Salary percentiles for Accounting professionals in Chester

10th percentile		 $32,120
25th percentile		 $38,817
50th percentile		 $48,217
75th percentile		 $60,627
90th percentile		 $76,448

Chester accounting professionals earn a median yearly salary of $48,217. The difference in pay between the accounting professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 138%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $32,120 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $76,448 per year.

Average Salaries for Accounting professionals and related professions in Chester

Accounting		 $51,170
Forensic Accounting		 $72,970
Finance		 $79,778
Business		 $105,652
Business Administration		 $112,250
Small Business		 $123,860

Chester accounting professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Accounting schools in Chester

1

There is only one accredited accounting school in the city. Many of Chester's accounting professionals are graduates of this school.

Accounting Programs Offered In Chester

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total1

There is one degree and certificate program in accounting offered by Chester's accounting school.

Student Completed Accounting Degrees In Chester

associate		 0
bachelor		 48
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total48

In 2010 approximately 48 students completed accounting courses.

Accounting Faculty Salaries in Chester, Pennsylvania

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