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Accounting in Iowa

Accounting Schools in Iowa

848 students earned Accounting degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Iowa

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a accounting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 79.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Iowa

13,630 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Iowa

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $67,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,219. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Drake University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,176. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#6

Simpson College

Indianola
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

An average student at Simpson College will pay a net price of $22,925. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This private school has an average net price of $20,754.

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Accounting Careers in IA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Accounting Management 27

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