Accounting Transfer Pathway

Earn Two Years of Your Accounting Bachelor's at Riverland

The Accounting Transfer Pathway is a 100% online Associate of Science degree built to move you smoothly into a four-year accounting program. Complete your first two years here (60 credits), then transfer to a Minnesota State university with guaranteed junior-year status. Every credit counts toward your bachelor's, so you finish faster and spend less.

Minnesota State Transfer Pathways

Checking which courses transfer? Start here.

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The savings add up. You complete two years of a four-year degree at Riverland's tuition rate ($230.61 per credit), then transfer to finish your bachelor's. That can save you thousands compared to four years at university prices.

See the details on the Program Fees page, or explore ways to pay on our Tuition & Aid pages.

You may be able to attend tuition-free.

Many students qualify for the North Star Promise, which covers tuition and fees for eligible Minnesota residents. Local programs may also help, including Austin Assurance, Owatonna Opportunity, and the Freeborn County Community Promise.

Where You Can Transfer

Your 60 credits transfer directly into the designated Accounting bachelor's program at any of the seven Minnesota State universities:

  • Bemidji State University
  • Metropolitan State University
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Minnesota State University Moorhead
  • Southwest Minnesota State University
  • St. Cloud State University
  • Winona State University

Learn more about Minnesota State Transfer Pathways →

How the Pathway Works

  • Earn your 60-credit Associate of Science at Riverland, fully online
  • Transfer to a Minnesota State university with guaranteed junior-year status
  • Every credit applies to your bachelor's degree, so no wasted classes and no lost time

Planning your transfer? Our Admissions team can help you map out your path from day one.

Ready to Learn More?

Fill out the short form on this page and we'll connect you with the right person to answer your questions. Ready to commit? You can apply today.

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Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Quick Facts

  • Associate of Science
  • 60 Credits | 4 Semesters
  • Location: 100% Online
  • Offering: Fall Semester
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