Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping at Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City, SD
Total Graduates
8
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
13%
1 of 8
Female Graduates
88%
7 of 8
Annual Tuition & Fees
$8,008
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Western Dakota Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | AAS | Campus (62 credit hours) | 54% | 10% | 6% | $13,115 |
| Bookkeeping | Diploma | Online (30 credit hours) | 74% | 9% | 12% | $7,758 |
In the Accounting | AAS | Campus (62 credit hours) program at Western Dakota Technical College, 10% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 54% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,115 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Bookkeeping | Diploma | Online (30 credit hours) program at Western Dakota Technical College, 9% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 74% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,758 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$49,210
10-Year Job Growth
-5.8%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
SOC: 43-3031 | $39,368 | -5.8% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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Brokerage Clerks
SOC: 43-4011 | $50,352 | -9.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
SOC: 43-3051 | $44,232 | -16.7% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Statistical Assistants
SOC: 43-9111 | $41,152 | -2.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Tax Preparers
SOC: 13-2082 | $40,448 | +4.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$36,908
Peak Salary
$61,513
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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