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Accounting Schools in Iowa

1,161 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting is the 8th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 728
Master’s Degree 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 105
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 105
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 100
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 100
Associate Degree 99
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 46,560 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Iowa

Accounting grads earn an average of $67,030 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,002. 93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,438. In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UIU grads earn an average salary of $43,333. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Drake. This private school has an average net price of $29,903.

#6

Simpson College

Indianola
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,356 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,052.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $31,906. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#7

Grand View University

Des Moines
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,643 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $46,441 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in IA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Financial Managers 25% $100,280
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
Brokerage Clerks 18% $44,280
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Tax Preparers 16% $35,800
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440
Statistical Assistants 13% $52,880
Budget Analysts 3% $72,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2% $43,550
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1% $37,740
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -4% $63,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Business Administration & Management 3,338
Finance & Financial Management 1,046
Marketing 844
Management Sciences & Methods 617
Human Resource Management 453
Business & Commerce 271
Hospitality Management 248
Entrepreneurial Studies 186

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