by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #423 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 204 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 423 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in accounting from USD. This makes it the #172 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $57,234. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
The accounting program at USD awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USD accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from USD make a median salary of $62,430 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 159 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 46 |
| Marketing | 40 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 24 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.