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Finance Schools in Iowa

988 students earned Finance degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Finance is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 902
Master’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Associate Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a finance major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of finance majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 46,540 people employed in jobs related to a finance degree, compared to 4,245,450 nationwide.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $83,230, compared to a typical salary of $100,990 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401.

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

A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002. 85% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UIU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,333 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Grand View University

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

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#6

Drake University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

Dordt University

Sioux Center
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $41,889 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,668. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Loras College

Dubuque
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loras. Graduates earn an average $44,088 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 100% of students get financical aid.

Finance Careers in IA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Loan Officers 27% $63,690
Personal Financial Advisors 26% $67,140
Financial Managers 25% $100,280
Financial Specialists 21% $63,260
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Budget Analysts 3% $72,550
Chief Executives -5% $208,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to finance.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Financial Planning & Services 25
Investments & Securities 20
Banking & Financial Support Services 11
Other Financial Management 2

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