Adelphi vs. St. John's for accounting: which is the better choice for career preparation?

The biggest practical tradeoff is scale and employer access versus a smaller, more personal setting. For accounting specifically, St. John’s usually has the edge on career preparation because its business school has stronger visibility in the New York market, deeper recruiting ties, and a location that makes internships during the school year more realistic. Adelphi can still work well, especially if you want smaller classes and closer faculty attention, but for accounting the network and recruiting ecosystem matter a lot.

St. John’s has a more established reputation in business-related fields, and that tends to help with internship pipelines, alumni connections, and employer familiarity. In accounting, being close to firms and able to intern while taking classes is a real advantage. That matters for both full-time offers and for building the hours and experience that support the CPA path.

Adelphi’s advantage is that it may feel easier to stand out, get individualized support, and build relationships with professors who can guide you toward internships and grad school planning. If you know you thrive in a smaller environment and will actively use career services, Adelphi can absolutely lead to good outcomes. But it is less likely to offer the same volume of employer traffic and alumni reach in accounting as St. John’s.

For CPA preparation, look closely at how each school structures the path to 150 credits, whether through combined bachelor’s-master’s options or other efficient planning.