Accounting and Related Services at Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN · Associate's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Dakota County Technical College graduates in accounting and related services earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dakota County Technical College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 225 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $66,793 | $58,619 | #23 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $65,993 | $67,096 | #3 | $58,469 |
| 3 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $64,025 | $58,259 | #24 | — |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,903 | $58,190 | #27 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #1 | $52,576 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #2 | $52,576 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $62,744 | $66,156 | #5 | $40,424 |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $62,156 | $59,160 | #19 | $35,513 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $62,081 | $66,077 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $62,072 | $65,292 | #8 | $47,400 |
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| 153 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $46,694 | $47,474 | #144 | $34,447 |
| 154 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $46,645 | $50,041 | #108 | $36,241 |
| 155 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $46,546 | $51,612 | #85 | $41,233 |
| 156 | Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN | $46,455 | $44,374 | #177 | $37,289 |
| 157 | Mohave Community College Kingman, AZ | $46,401 | $47,678 | #141 | — |
| 158 | Asher College Sacramento, CA | $46,310 | $42,139 | #194 | $41,351 |
| 159 | Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WI | $46,308 | $48,186 | #135 | $35,039 |
Other Majors at Dakota County Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $89,205 | $67,618 | #1 of 31 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,817 | $69,044 | #7 of 60 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $82,544 | $53,566 | #16 of 52 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $62,459 | — | #15 of 39 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $61,512 | $49,173 | #18 of 117 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $60,744 | $51,116 | #72 of 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,631 | $45,143 | #155 of 547 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,196 | $45,418 | #198 of 237 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,772 | — | #347 of 476 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $36,866 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dakota County Technical College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,289 one year after graduating and $46,455 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dakota County Technical College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Dakota County Technical College ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Dakota County Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($47,660), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,325.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.