SAM AND IRENE BLACK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Career Paths for Accounting Majors
Studies of recent college graduates indicate a healthy job market for Accounting graduates. Starting salaries for jobs that require an accounting degree stand out as among the highest of the jobs surveyed.
The Accounting degree is highly desirable in virtually every type of industry, including public accounting, manufacturing, retailing, banking, financial services, public utilities, and local, state, and federal government. Penn State Erie Accounting graduates are employed by:
| Employer | Position |
| American Express Financial Advisors | Personal Financial Advisor |
|
Erie Insurance Group |
Internal Auditor |
| Estee Lauder | Financial Analyst |
| Free Markets, Inc. | Business Analyst |
| IBM | Cost Accountant |
| KPMG LLP | Staff Accountant |
| Minnesota Life Pension | Pension Account Representative |
|
Plastek Group |
Accountant |
|
PNC Advisors |
Investment Officer |
| Pricewaterhouse Coopers | International Tax Associate |
| RGS Industries | Financial Systems Administrator |
|
The Limited, Inc. |
Senior Tax Analyst |
| United Rentals, Inc. | Accounting Manager |
| U.S. Department of HUD | Auditor |
| Waste Management, Inc. | Assistant Controller |