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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 99,265 accounting students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, accounting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,712 and had an average of $26,539 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 7,025 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,004 and $30,165 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region” ranking analyzed 213 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. That schools that top this list have a program in accounting in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Accounting in the Plains States Region

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Johns University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region. Located in Collegeville, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 52 diplomas to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Saint Johns University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Crookston. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. University of Minnesota - Crookston is located in Crookston, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Accounting at University of Minnesota - Crookston

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Simpson College
Indianola, Iowa

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Simpson College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianola, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Simpson College

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Dickinson State University
Dickinson, North Dakota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dickinson State University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, this small public school handed out 38 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

Full Dickinson State University Accounting Report

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Ottawa University - Kansas City
Overland Park, Kansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ottawa University - Kansas City. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a small school located in Overland Park, Kansas that handed out 13 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Accounting at Ottawa University - Kansas City

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Truman State

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McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas

McPherson College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. McPherson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in McPherson, Kansas. It awarded 11 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at McPherson College

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, Minnesota

College of Saint Benedict landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. College of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full CSB Accounting Report

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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, Iowa

Upper Iowa University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. This small school is located in Fayette, Iowa, and it awarded 86 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at Upper Iowa University

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Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas

Emporia State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #10. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 107 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at ESU

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Benedictine College
Atchison, Kansas

Benedictine College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Atchison, Kansas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Benedictine College

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Ottawa University - Ottawa did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Ottawa, Kansas, and it awarded 6 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Accounting at Ottawa University - Ottawa

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Culver - Stockton College
Canton, Missouri

Culver - Stockton College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Culver - Stockton is a small school located in Canton, Missouri that handed out 14 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at Culver - Stockton College

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 16 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Fontbonne University Accounting Report

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William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. William Jewell is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Liberty, Missouri. It awarded 12 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full William Jewell College Accounting Report

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Tabor College
Hillsboro, Kansas

With a ranking of #16, Tabor College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Tabor is located in Hillsboro, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Accounting at Tabor College

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Northern State University
Aberdeen, South Dakota

Northern State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Aberdeen, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Northern State University Accounting Report

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Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa

Wartburg College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Waverly, Iowa, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Wartburg College

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Grand View University
Des Moines, Iowa

Grand View University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Grand View University is a small school located in Des Moines, Iowa that handed out 27 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Accounting at Grand View University

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 57 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Bemidji State University

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With a ranking of #21, Maharishi International University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Fairfield, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

Full MIU Accounting Report

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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Metropolitan State University

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Friends University
Wichita, Kansas

Friends University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region list. Friends University is located in Wichita, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Full Friends University Accounting Report

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University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

University of Sioux Falls landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it awarded 22 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at University of Sioux Falls

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Westminster College Missouri landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region ranking. This small school is located in Fulton, Missouri, and it awarded 7 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Accounting at Westminster College Missouri

Rest of the Best 32 in Schools Highly Focused on Accounting Major in the Plains States Region

Not only did these schools make the top 32 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri
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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa
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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
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Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, South Dakota
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College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, Missouri

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