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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

23 Colleges
$46,891 Avg Salary
$28,532 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, accounting students earned 956 degrees and certificates from an Iowa school, making the subject the 8th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best school in Iowa for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Drake carry an average student debtload of $18,831.

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#2

Luther College

Decorah, IA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Luther College is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Decorah.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $402.

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#4

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Out of the 23 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Wartburg College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Waverly, Wartburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Out of the 23 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UNI take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,654. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $238.

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#6

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

With a ranking of #6, Simpson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Simpson College accumulate an average of around $30,357 in student debt.

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Iowa State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

On average, accounting graduates from Iowa State take out $25,617 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $391.

Full Accounting at Iowa State University Report

#8

Central College

Pella, IA

Central College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Located in the distant town of Pella, Central is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, accounting graduates from UIU take out $34,946 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

With a ranking of #10, Dordt University did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Accounting at Dordt University Report

Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,765
Minnesota 1,551
Kansas 1,036
Nebraska 466
North Dakota 277
South Dakota 241

Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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