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General Accounting Schools in Iowa

1,039 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Accounting is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 723
Master’s Degree 99
Associate Degree 92
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 51
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 13,630 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $67,060, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,002. 93% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 80% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UIU grads earn an average salary of $43,333.

#5

Drake University

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

67% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,903.

#6

Simpson College

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

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,356 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,557. In their early career, DMACC grads earn an average salary of $31,906. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

#8

Grand View University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University.

#10

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. In their early career, BVU grads earn an average salary of $38,666. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

General 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
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
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
Accounting Management 28
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 7
Accounting & Finance 4

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