Best Value Accounting and Related Services Colleges in South Dakota

South Dakota accounting graduates earn between $39,909 and $47,513, while net costs range from just $7,075 at Sinte Gleska University to $24,723 at Augustana University. The University of Sioux Falls produces the highest-earning graduates at $47,513, making their $20,874 net cost particularly attractive. State residents benefit from no income tax, stretching those accounting salaries further than in most states. With major financial institutions like Citibank operating regional centers in South Dakota, accounting graduates find opportunities in both traditional firms and corporate finance roles across the state's growing service sector.

Programs

$7,075 – $24,723

Net Price Range

$42,685

Avg. Program Earnings

56.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

10 Accounting and Related Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota	$17,094	$42,682	$8,845	52.2%	78.1%
2	University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, South Dakota	$20,874	$47,513	$20,740	60.5%	76.0%
3	University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota	$19,155	$40,641	$9,432	61.4%	99.5%
4	National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, South Dakota	$22,086	$42,682	$16,065	60.0%
5	Mount Marty University Yankton, South Dakota	$23,295	$39,909	$33,100	60.6%	68.4%
6	Augustana University Sioux Falls, South Dakota	$24,723		$39,190	75.6%	65.8%
7	Black Hills State University Spearfish, South Dakota	$17,001		$9,000	38.6%	96.6%
8	Dakota State University Madison, South Dakota	$19,725		$9,633	49.3%	78.9%
9	Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, South Dakota	$19,300		$32,890	46.4%	74.8%
10	Sinte Gleska University Mission, South Dakota	$7,075		$4,714

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Sioux Falls worth the higher cost for accounting students?

Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn $47,513 annually, the highest among South Dakota accounting programs. At a net cost of $20,874, students pay roughly $4,000 more than the state average but earn $7,604 more than the lowest-earning program graduates.

How do public university costs compare for accounting majors in South Dakota?

Public universities charge in-state students between $4,714 and $9,633 annually, while net costs after aid range from $7,075 to $19,725. Northern State University offers the best balance with a $17,094 net cost and $42,682 graduate earnings.

Is the graduation rate gap significant between accounting programs?

Graduation rates vary dramatically from 38.6% at Black Hills State University to 75.6% at Augustana University. Most programs fall between 49% and 61%, with private institutions generally showing higher completion rates than public schools.

Does attending the most expensive program guarantee better job outcomes?

Augustana University charges the highest net cost at $24,723 but lacks available earnings data. University of Sioux Falls costs $4,000 less and produces graduates earning $47,513, suggesting cost and outcomes don't always correlate directly.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.