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Accounting Schools in Minnesota

1,862 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,012
Associate Degree 343
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 243
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 243
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 243
Master’s Degree 142
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 68
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 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: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Minnesota

89,020 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $72,480, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

80% 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,056 a year. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,089 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,299 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

#7

Saint Johns University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at SJU will pay a net price of $25,487.

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

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, UMN Duluth grads earn an average salary of $46,596.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,279 a year.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,771 after earning their degree at this institution.

Accounting Careers in MN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $121,210
Statistical Assistants 14% $49,060
Tax Preparers 10% $51,260
Financial Analysts 10% $85,940
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
Brokerage Clerks 1% $48,480
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $43,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Business Administration & Management 6,642
Human Resource Management 1,262
Finance & Financial Management 1,071
Marketing 1,025
Business & Commerce 468
General Sales & Marketing 287
Management Sciences & Methods 221
Construction Management 149

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