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Accounting Schools in Minnesota

1,852 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 1,004
Associate Degree 391
Master’s Degree 172
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 149
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 88
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

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: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 69.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
52,376 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,419. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,576 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,488. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,716 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,840. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
6,914 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,336 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $28,142.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,279 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 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, 65% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
5,088 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,396 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Saint Johns University

Collegeville
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,643 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. An average student at SJU will pay a net price of $24,849. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
9,884 Total Students

A typical student attending UMN Duluth will pay a net price of $17,313. In their early career, UMN Duluth grads earn an average salary of $49,198. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UMN Crookston. A typical student attending UMN Crookston will pay a net price of $10,434.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,545 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Winona State grads earn an average salary of $49,054. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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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