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Accounting Schools in Minnesota

196 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Minnesota

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 142
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Minnesota

There are 89,020 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $72,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 7 colleges in Minnesota that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Walden University grads earn an average salary of $34,712.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,101. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, UST MN grads earn an average salary of $56,089.

#6

Capella University

Minneapolis
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 13% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $31,621 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,289 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

Accounting Careers in MN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $121,210
Business Professors 14% $80,720
Tax Preparers 10% $51,260
Financial Analysts 10% $85,940
Accountants and Auditors 9% $66,240
Financial Examiners 8% $85,280
Budget Analysts 7% $76,400
Credit Analysts 7% $73,910
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $61,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Business Administration & Management 3,555
Human Resource Management 745
Management Sciences & Methods 219
Marketing 42
Management Information Systems 32
Finance & Financial Management 28
Taxation 26
Business & Commerce 11

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