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Accounting Schools in Iowa

129 students earned Accounting degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

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 126
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,438.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,441 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,292.

#7

Simpson College

Indianola
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,356 after graduation.

#8

Grand View University

Des Moines
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,643 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,469.

Accounting Careers in IA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Financial Managers 25% $100,280
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Tax Preparers 16% $35,800
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440
Budget Analysts 3% $72,550
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -4% $63,470

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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