2023 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Accounting Master'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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa
Check out the accounting master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Iowa Schools for a Master's in Accounting
Our analysis found Drake University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Iowa. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Ambrose University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great place for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Upper Iowa University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1,765 |
| Minnesota | 1,551 |
| Kansas | 1,036 |
| Nebraska | 466 |
| North Dakota | 277 |
| South Dakota | 241 |
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Accounting Related Rankings by Major
Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| 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 5 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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