by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #763 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #4 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 546 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 763 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,239 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $357 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $254 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,616 | $10,718 |
| Fees | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,300 | $10,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 20 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NSU does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northern State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 29 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 23 |
| Marketing | 8 |
| International Business | 3 |