# Northern State University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Aberdeen, SD. IPEDS 219259, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-state-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,239
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,072 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,816 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in SD: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SD median for this major (5 colleges, $69,079): -$2,007
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,301

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,072 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,762 | $48,214 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,087 | $54,150 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,293 | $68,513 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,372 | $82,307 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,933 | $80,340 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota | $71,179 | $25,793 | $19,858 | 60% |
| University of Sioux Falls | $70,772 | $26,000 | $21,383 | 63% |
| Black Hills State University | $69,079 | not reported | $15,911 | 43% |
| Augustana University | $68,523 | not reported | $23,894 | 73% |
| Northern State University | $67,072 | $29,816 | $15,812 | 49% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $78,880 SD, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $159,700 SD, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $99,150 SD, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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