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Best Accounting and Related Services Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 7 colleges offering Accounting and Related Services programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 91 recent graduates. Graduates in South Dakota earn $42,685 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $47,492. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

7
Schools in SD
$42,685
SD Avg. Earnings
$47,492
National Avg.
893
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Accounting and Related Services in South Dakota

Public Schools (3)
$41,662
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (3)
$43,711
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,049 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Accounting and Related Services Schools in South Dakota, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Public

$40,641
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,992
Graduates: 35
Acceptance: 99.0%
#2
University of Sioux Falls logo

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

$47,513
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 82.1%
#3
Black Hills State University logo

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.4%
#4
Augustana University logo

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 59.3%
#5
Northern State University logo

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD · Public

$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $45,902
Graduates: 27
Acceptance: 92.8%
#6
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National American University-Rapid City

Rapid City, SD ·

$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $45,951
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: N/A
#7
Mount Marty University logo

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD · Private

$39,909
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 48.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Accounting and Related Services in South Dakota?
University of South Dakota ranks #1 for Accounting and Related Services in South Dakota with median graduate earnings of $40,641 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Accounting and Related Services programs in the state.
How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates earn in South Dakota?
Accounting and Related Services graduates in South Dakota earn an average of $42,685 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $47,492 for this major.
What is the hardest Accounting and Related Services school to get into in South Dakota?
Mount Marty University is the most selective Accounting and Related Services program in South Dakota with an acceptance rate of 48.1%. The average acceptance rate across Accounting and Related Services programs in the state is 79.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Accounting and Related Services in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, private Accounting and Related Services programs produce average earnings of $43,711 vs $41,662 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Dakota

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $74,576 Civil Engineering $59,824 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,878 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $51,035 Finance and Financial Management Services $43,547 Human Resources Management and Services $42,613 Health and Medical Administrative Services $41,686 Economics $41,206
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.