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General Accounting Schools in Minnesota

1,465 students earned Accounting degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Accounting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Minnesota

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,001
Associate Degree 280
Master’s Degree 101
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 29,920 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $79,710, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. This public school has an average net price of $17,878.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,056 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,771 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,089 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Bemidji State University will pay a net price of $16,033.

#7

Saint Johns University

Collegeville
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

In their early career, SJU grads earn an average salary of $56,662. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at SJU. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,505. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,530 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UMN Crookston. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,279 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

General Accounting Careers in MN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 9% $66,240
Financial Examiners 8% $85,280
Budget Analysts 7% $76,400
Credit Analysts 7% $73,910
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $61,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 63
Other Accounting 32
Accounting & Finance 20

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