Accounting · South Dakota

Accounting colleges in South Dakota

CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Accounting programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Accounting prepares graduates for the CPA exam and careers in public accounting, corporate finance, audit, tax, and forensic accounting, a major with high job placement.

Schools in South Dakota that offer Accounting

Accounting programs in South Dakota: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

15

Public / private

10 / 5

Universities / 2-year

11 / 4

Cities represented

10

In-state tuition range

$2,684–$39,190

Median in-state tuition

$9,000

Lowest published in-state tuition

Oglala Lakota College

$2,684

Most selective

Augustana University

59% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

South Dakota State University

10,119 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Accounting program

  • Financial accounting (GAAP, IFRS basics)
  • Managerial / cost accounting
  • Intermediate and advanced accounting
  • Audit principles and procedures
  • Federal and state taxation
  • Accounting information systems and ERP
  • Forensic accounting and fraud examination
  • Business law and ethics

Where a Accounting degree can lead

  • CPA / Public Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Accountant
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Controller

Typical pay: $56,000–$78,000 early-career (BLS accountant median $79,880)

Accounting is one of the most career-direct business majors. The standard 4-year BS in Accounting covers financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate and advanced accounting, audit, taxation, and accounting information systems. To sit for the CPA exam, most states now require 150 credit hours, students typically complete the BS plus an MS in Accounting (or MBA) for that fifth-year requirement. Average starting salaries at Big Four firms are competitive, and the profession has predictable career advancement (Senior → Manager → Senior Manager → Partner).

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