There are 2 accounting schools in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cedar Falls has a total population of 36,145 and a student population of 14,191. Of these students, 14,094 are enrolled in schools that offer accounting programs.
The largest accounting school in Cedar Falls, by student population, is University of Northern Iowa. Approximately 139 students graduated in 2010 from University of Northern Iowa with credentials in accounting.
In 2010, 146 students graduated with an accounting degree in Cedar Falls. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $18,077 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Cedar Falls accounting schools was an average of $26,341 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,035 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a accounting program in Cedar Falls. And if you live on campus at one of the Cedar Falls-based accounting schools, you will have an added expense of $6,960 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $15,479.
Many accounting graduates choose to work as accountants after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Cedar Falls, your job prospects are average. There were 25,290 accountants working in Iowa and 1,100 working in the greater Cedar Falls area in 2010. By the year 2018, the number of accountants is expected to increase by 10% in Cedar Falls. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for accountants.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an accountant in Cedar Falls is $32,870 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for accountants.
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University of Northern Iowa
Address:
1222 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0005
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus
Address:
7009 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree