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2023 Most Popular 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Iowa. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.

About 41% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 59% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $25,617 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $391.

Full Accounting at Iowa State University Report

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

About 49% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 51% are male.

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

Full Accounting at University of Iowa Report

#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 38% of the accounting majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $22,654 in student debt. 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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#4

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Upper Iowa University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 75% of the accounting majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UIU carry an average student debt load of $34,946.

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Drake University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 41% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 59% are male.

Accounting majors at Drake take out an average of $18,831 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 29 students majoring in accounting at Simpson College, 52% are male and 48% are female.

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

Full Accounting at Simpson College Report

#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

With a ranking of #7, Grand View University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

Women make up 65% of the accounting majors at the school.

Accounting majors at Grand View University take out an average of $29,300 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#8

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the remote town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 78% of the accounting majors at the school.

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#9

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

With a ranking of #9, Saint Ambrose University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 45% are male.

On average, accounting graduates from St. Ambrose University take out $26,257 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University of Dubuque came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

About 56% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 44% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UD carry an average student debt load of $28,558.

Full Accounting at University of Dubuque Report

Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Colleges 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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

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