by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Iowa State came in at #47. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $58,479. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $37,062 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Iowa State is $317 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Iowa State. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Iowa State make a median salary of $64,654 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Iowa State in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 440 |
| Marketing | 300 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 240 |
| Hospitality Management | 130 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 58 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.