Accounting and Related Services
Associate's degree · Western Dakota Technical College · Rapid City, SD
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$41,947Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Western Dakota Technical College earn a median of $41,947. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,660 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,411–$63,692).
Accounting and Related Services (Associate's degree) at other South Dakota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls | $44,850 | $18,618 |
| 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 Western Dakota Technical College make?
The median salary is $41,947 and $41,947 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.