Consider Accounting
Accounting is a dynamic field in the heart of every business. Whether you graduate with a BBA, M.Ac., or Ph.D. degree, you'll find challenges and variety in an accounting career.
Our Professional Program in Accounting, which encompasses both undergraduate and master's degree programs, prepares students for careers in public and corporate accounting and in related fields including finance and law. Our Ph.D. program will prepare you for a faculty position at a top-tier university where you are expected to make significant scholarly contributions through your research and teaching endeavors.
Iowa's accounting program is recognized for the professional success of its graduates and for the high caliber of its faculty. From them, you'll gain the knowledge needed to be an effective accounting professional or faculty member, plus you'll develop communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Iowa Accounting at a Glance
- U.S. News & World Report rankings place our undergraduate accounting program in the top 10 for all public colleges and universities and top 20 for all colleges and universities in the United States.
- Tippie accounting students consistently rank near the top nationally on CPA examination pass rates.
- More than 90 percent of our undergraduates find employment by graduation or choose to attend graduate school.
- Historically, accounting majors have the highest average starting salary among the six majors in the Tippie College of Business.
- Iowa accounting graduates' entry-level salaries exceed the nationwide average, which is just under $40,000. Signing bonuses are common, and individuals with a master's degree and CPA certification can earn 10 to 15 percent more (according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants).
