Best Accounting Schools Near Coralville, IA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Coralville, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Coralville has a population of about 22,846. Median household income is $66,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Iowa City, IA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Budget Analyst at a median $134,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Coralville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Coralville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Coralville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Coralville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 4.0 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 20.2 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 21.1 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,787
Avg net price $20,168/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Maharishi International University

Fairfield, IA 50.8 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,981
Avg net price $14,956/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 53.7 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,531
Avg net price $24,691/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA 60.6 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,936
Avg net price $22,601/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central College

Pella, IA 71.5 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,317
Avg net price $23,377/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 72.0 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,190
Avg net price $23,386/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Coralville

Coralville is part of the Iowa City, IA metro area (BLS area code 26980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $75,100 Iowa City, IA $82,077
Financial Manager $132,220 Iowa City, IA $144,503
Financial Analyst $80,810 Iowa City, IA $88,317
Budget Analyst $134,850 Iowa City, IA $147,377
Tax Preparer $53,660 IA statewide $58,645
Tax Examiner and Collector $66,860 IA statewide $73,071
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $49,220 Iowa City, IA $53,792

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Coralville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,846 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,508 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 57.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Johnson County 389 workers, 80 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Coralville, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Coralville. The closest is University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maharishi International University (50.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Coralville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Coralville are: Budget Analyst ($134,850), Financial Manager ($132,220), Financial Analyst ($80,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Iowa City instead of Coralville?

Iowa City, IA is 4.5 miles from Coralville and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Coralville an affordable place to study accounting?

Coralville’s median household income of $66,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coralville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Coralville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Coralville:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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