Accounting at University of South Dakota

Master's Degree

Location: Vermillion, SD•In-State Tuition: $9,432•Out-of-State Tuition: $12,942•Admission Rate: 99%•Avg SAT: 1122
Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,430
21st percentile
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of South Dakota graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of South Dakota graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all accounting masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Accounting masters's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of South Dakota$62,430$74,682——
National Median$68,090———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of South Dakota, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.