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Accounting at Upper Iowa University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Upper Iowa University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Upper Iowa University sits in Fayette, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 accounting degrees were granted at Upper Iowa University.

Studying Online at Upper Iowa University

Distance learning is available at Upper Iowa University. Of 3,941 students, 2,959 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 939 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Upper Iowa University

These rankings give you a sense of how Upper Iowa University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#20 of 21
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#93 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#108 of 113
Best Value	Nationwide	#941 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1042 of 1,145

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#17 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#20 of 21
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#93 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#108 of 113
Best Value	Nationwide	#941 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1042 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Upper Iowa University

Graduates of Upper Iowa University’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,343
2 years	$44,170
3 years	$47,090
4 years	$52,881
5 years	$58,713

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Upper Iowa University take home a median $52,881, compared with $54,076 for all Upper Iowa University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Upper Iowa University comes in at $37,608.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Upper Iowa University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Upper Iowa University are 70% women (40) and 30% men (17).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Upper Iowa University

Of the 36 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Upper Iowa University, 72% were women (26) and 28% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Upper Iowa University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Upper Iowa University, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Upper Iowa University

Among the 20 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Upper Iowa University, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Upper Iowa University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Upper Iowa University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Upper Iowa University

This Accounting program at Upper Iowa University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	57

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Upper Iowa University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.