by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU highly for accounting, placing at #130 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 130 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Iowa | 3 of 18 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in accounting at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 39 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University handed out 134 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU report a median salary of $68,210 a year. This is higher than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 61% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 39 |
