Best Online Accounting Programs in Iowa City, IA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Iowa City, Iowa has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,872 to $14,774 per year for indexed programs. Iowa City has a population of about 75,264. Median household income is $57,533 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.7% 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 Iowa City

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Iowa City. Distances are calculated from Iowa City city center.

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 Iowa City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 50.1 miles from Iowa City BOC Score47.9
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#2

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL 57.2 miles from Iowa City BOC Score52.4
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#3

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 61.5 miles from Iowa City BOC Score56.2
Published tuition$4,872 - $14,774
Online programsYes

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

Accounting Wages Near Iowa City

Iowa City 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.

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

Iowa City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population75,264Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,533Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+60.7%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 County389 workers, 80 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Iowa City, IA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Iowa City. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (50.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indian Hills Community College (61.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Iowa City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Iowa City 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 Coralville instead of Iowa City?

Coralville, IA is 4.5 miles from Iowa City 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 Iowa City an affordable place to study accounting?

Iowa City’s median household income of $57,533 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Iowa City 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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