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General Accounting Schools in South Dakota

216 students earned Accounting degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 130
Associate Degree 44
Master’s Degree 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 90.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in South Dakota

5,490 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in South Dakota

Accounting grads earn an average of $63,380 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,830 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,389.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,573 after graduation.

#3

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. 96% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $32,591 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 58% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,961.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. An average student at Mount Marty will pay a net price of $19,593.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
933 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,282 after graduation. An average student at Dakota Wesleyan University will pay a net price of $20,929.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

General Accounting Careers in SD

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Financial Examiners 11% $79,750
Credit Analysts 11% $58,980
Accountants and Auditors 10% $62,270
Budget Analysts 8% $59,860
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 7% $48,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Accounting Management 39

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