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Accounting in Iowa

Accounting Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 963 students earned their Accounting degrees in IA.

An Accounting major is the 22nd most popular major in this 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 102
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Iowa

46,560 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $67,030, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,426. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,818. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,414.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $25,219. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#5

Drake University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This private school has an average net price of $30,176. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

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#7

Simpson College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#8

Grand View University

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Grand View University. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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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
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Business Administration & Management 1,351
Management Sciences & Methods 277
Entrepreneurial Studies 136
Hospitality Management 110
Finance & Financial Management 75
Insurance 52
Human Resource Management 50
International Business 37

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