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Finance & Financial Management Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 1,046 students earned their Finance degrees in IA.

A Finance & Financial Management major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance & Financial Management Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 960
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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Finance & Financial Management Grads in Iowa

There are 65,460 people in the state and 5,710,980 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance & Financial Management Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a finance grad in the state is $69,480, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,810 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,002.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,333 a year. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Grand View University

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

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Grand View University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469.

#6

Drake University

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

Graduates earn an average $54,644 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Dordt University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#8

Mount Mercy University

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

Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Mount Mercy. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

Loras College

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

In their early career, Loras grads earn an average salary of $44,088. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

Finance & Financial Management Careers in IA

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 29% $37,510
Loan Officers 27% $63,690
Personal Financial Advisors 26% $67,140
Financial Managers 25% $100,280
Financial Specialists 21% $63,260
Credit Counselors 21% $41,620
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 20% $50,030
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Bill and Account Collectors 8% $34,190
New Accounts Clerks 7% $38,130
Tellers 6% $28,180
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 5% $30,950
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
Business Administration & Management 3,123
Accounting 953
Marketing 827
Management Sciences & Methods 513
Human Resource Management 452
Business & Commerce 271
Hospitality Management 142
Management Information Systems 83

View all majors related to Finance & Financial Management

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