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Accounting Schools in Minnesota

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

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 12th most popular major in the state.

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 12 colleges in Minnesota that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,092 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056.

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $31,621. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

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

The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Metro State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

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

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

#7

Saint Johns University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,487. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,505. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#10

Walden University

Minneapolis
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 8%. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UMN Crookston. Graduates earn an average $46,771 after graduation.

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
Business Professors 14% $80,720
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 6,945
Human Resource Management 1,353
Finance & Financial Management 1,073
Marketing 1,048
Business & Commerce 468
Management Sciences & Methods 288
General Sales & Marketing 287
Construction Management 149

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