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Accounting Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 1,046 students earned their Accounting degrees in IA.

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 598
Associate Degree 127
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 118
Master’s Degree 108
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 92
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 92
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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $19,443.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
30,708 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,017. 82% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,031 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $45,393 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Drake University

Des Moines
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
4,875 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Drake grads earn an average salary of $57,268.

#6

Simpson College

Indianola
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Simpson College. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,002 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,465. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,403 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,573. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#9

Grand View University

Des Moines
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,757 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Grand View University grads earn an average salary of $45,421. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,839 a year. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $24,786.

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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