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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Iowa

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

Finding the Best Accounting School for You

In 2020-2021, 129 degrees and certificates were awarded to accounting students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Accounting Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a .

Top Iowa Schools in Accounting

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our analysis found Drake University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Accounting at Drake University Report

#2

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Ambrose University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

The excellent programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Simpson College is a great place for accounting students. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Accounting at Simpson College Report

#6

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #6 on the list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.

Full Accounting at Grand View University Report

#7

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 636
Minnesota 196
Kansas 277
Nebraska 74
North Dakota 47
South Dakota 37

One of 20 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Accounting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 131,555
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 31,701
Human Resource Management 12,117
General Business/Commerce 9,137
Finance & Financial Management 5,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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