Accounting and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · Northern State University · Aberdeen, SD

CIP 52.03

$51,239Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,072Median earnings 4 years after
$56,764Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Northern State University earn a median of $51,239 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,194 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,205–$97,191). Median debt is $25,000, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other South Dakota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
$57,234$22,750
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
$49,325$19,000
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
$35,820$27,525

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Northern State University make?

The median salary is $51,239 one year after graduation and $56,764 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.