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Accounting Schools in South Dakota

257 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of 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 154
Associate Degree 52
Master’s Degree 26
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in South Dakota

17,140 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 South Dakota

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $62,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
9,464 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,415.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,381 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,341 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,445.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,625 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,076. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#4

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,022 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
3,340 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $38,239.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
3,539 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at BHSU.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,788. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,219 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. A typical student attending Dakota State will pay a net price of $18,619. In their early career, Dakota State grads earn an average salary of $41,645.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
926 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,236 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Mount Marty grads earn an average salary of $43,706. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

Accounting Careers in SD

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Financial Managers 19% $121,580
Financial Examiners 11% $79,750
Credit Analysts 11% $58,980
Tax Preparers 11% $38,540
Accountants and Auditors 10% $62,270
Financial Analysts 10% $69,240
Budget Analysts 8% $59,860
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 7% $48,570
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 0% $36,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Business Administration & Management 603
Marketing 140
Business & Commerce 99
Finance & Financial Management 96
Managerial Economics 55
Construction Management 38
Human Resource Management 29
Other Business & Marketing 28

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