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Accounting Schools in South Dakota

In 2020-2021, 284 students earned their Accounting degrees in SD.

In this state, Accounting is the 8th most popular major out of a total 206 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 68
Master’s Degree 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 85.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in South Dakota

There are 17,140 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in South Dakota

Accounting grads earn an average of $62,210 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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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
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,188. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,662. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Augustana University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,200 after graduation. An average student at Augustana Sioux Falls will pay a net price of $24,066.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,162 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,813. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,695. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Western Dakota Tech grads earn an average salary of $32,591. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,766 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,894 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Dakota Wesleyan University.

Accounting Careers in SD

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Business Professors 25% $70,240
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 636
Marketing 140
Finance & Financial Management 100
Business & Commerce 99
Managerial Economics 55
Construction Management 38
Human Resource Management 29
Other Business & Marketing 28

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