Accounting and Related Services

Associate's degree · Southeast Technical College · Sioux Falls, SD

CIP 52.03

$44,850Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,789Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,618Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Southeast Technical College earn a median of $44,850 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,660 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,411–$63,692). Median debt is $18,618, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell
$40,475$12,000
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City
$32,546$17,010

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Southeast Technical College make?

The median salary is $44,850 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,618.

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