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2025 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota

2 Colleges in South Dakota
43 Associate Degrees
$37,604 Avg Early-Career Salary
Accounting is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #13 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in South Dakota to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 43 associate degrees in accounting during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for accounting students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in South Dakota list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Accounting in South Dakota

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a an associate degree.

Top South Dakota Schools for an Associate in Accounting

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Southeast Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Southeast Tech is a small public college located in the city of Sioux Falls.

Those accounting students who get their associate degree from Southeast Technical College receive $7,246 more than the typical accounting grad.

More information about a associate in accounting from Southeast Technical College

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13 Annual Graduates

Western Dakota Technical Institute is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the small city of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Western Dakota Technical Institute

Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 151 343
Kansas 146 90
Missouri 117 92
Iowa 116 99
Nebraska 98 61
North Dakota 92 21

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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Accounting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 40
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 109
Marketing 87
General Business/Commerce 60
Finance & Financial Management 27
Entrepreneurial Studies 19
Business Support & Assistant Services 4
Hospitality Management 2
Human Resource Management 1
Construction Management 1

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