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. We've also included details on how UIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #539 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 288 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 292 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 370 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 539 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UIU. This makes it the #320 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIU is $54,152. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIU paid an average of $850 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,252 | $4,252 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIU 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 UIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UIU make a median salary of $58,699. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in accounting from UIU. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Upper Iowa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 280 |
| Human Resource Management | 69 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 29 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
| Marketing | 13 |
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