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2023 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Iowa

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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

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

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

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#2

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Out of the 5 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Ambrose University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.

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#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Upper Iowa University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 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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