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2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Iowa

40 Colleges
$48,659 Avg Salary
$30,057 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Accounting 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 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 40 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Iowa take out is $23,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $402.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Iowa list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.

While working on their degree, accounting majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $391.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for accounting students. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UNI carry an average student debt load of $23,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $238.

Full Accounting at University of Northern Iowa Report

Out of the 40 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Des Moines Area Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, accounting graduates from DMACC carry an average student debt load of $23,720.

Read full report on Accounting at Des Moines Area Community College

#5

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

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 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Accounting majors at UIU take out an average of $35,964 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, Western Iowa Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Sioux City.

Accounting majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College take out an average of $13,800 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Accounting at Western Iowa Tech Community College Report

#7

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Iowa list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Accounting majors at Drake take out an average of $21,489 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Iowa Central Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fort Dodge.

Accounting majors at Iowa Central Community College take out an average of $11,629 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Accounting at Iowa Central Community College Report

#9

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

With a ranking of #9, Simpson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, accounting majors at Simpson College accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Accounting at Simpson College Report

Maharishi International University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Fairfield, MIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Accounting at Maharishi International University 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 25 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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