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The cost of an Accounting degree obtained in Pennsylvania varies among those whom attain a Bachelor’s degree. There are many paths to a Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy. An individual may either begin in a 4-year program or start at a community college – full or part time. Other variable costs included living expenses, housing costs, and transportation costs. What is the least expensive path? Pennsylvania community colleges and state affiliated universities were surveyed to gather information related to the cost of earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting. These costs included tuition, programming costs, and housing costs. Other sources cited regarding living and transportation costs.These individual costs become the foundation for calculating one year of college education for an individual. The results of analysis is that the cost of an Accounting degree varies greatly among those whom attained a Bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania.  There is variability in tuition, housing, living expenses and transportation costs among not only different institutions but also students within the same institution. This may be due to personal choices, preferences, and circumstances. This research is a valuable financial literacy and planning tool for both students and their parents. The study uses economic data derived from Pennsylvania higher education institutes. It invites individuals to consider a comprehensive look about the costs associated with obtaining college degree, how to navigate articulation agreements and finance it finance it, too.

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