Accounting and Related Services at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in accounting and related services earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 450 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $71,274 | $80,704 | #269 | $50,104 |
| 451 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $71,245 | $80,869 | #267 | $45,751 |
| 452 | Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | $71,237 | $75,823 | #373 | — |
| 453 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $71,179 | $76,617 | #357 | $57,234 |
| 454 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $71,104 | $84,120 | #210 | $45,410 |
| 455 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $71,059 | $69,815 | #526 | $49,900 |
| 456 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $71,038 | $77,601 | #338 | $51,425 |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at University of South Dakota
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,430 | $85,964 | — |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,234 one year after graduating and $71,179 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #453 by median pay four years after graduation, and #357 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.