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Accounting Schools in Iowa

1,161 students earned Accounting degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 728
Master’s Degree 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 105
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 105
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 100
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 100
Associate Degree 99
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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Iowa

There are 46,560 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Iowa

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $67,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 85% of the teachers are full time.

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

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

99% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,333 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Drake University

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

67% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Drake will pay a net price of $29,903. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Simpson College

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

55% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,356 a year.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,557. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#9

Grand View University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,469.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,292. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

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
Brokerage Clerks 18% $44,280
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710
Tax Preparers 16% $35,800
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440
Statistical Assistants 13% $52,880
Budget Analysts 3% $72,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2% $43,550
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1% $37,740
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 3,123
Finance & Financial Management 1,015
Marketing 827
Management Sciences & Methods 513
Human Resource Management 452
Business & Commerce 271
Hospitality Management 142
Management Information Systems 83

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