University of Iowa (UI) - Finance

101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242

Finance

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a finance degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Bachelor
  • Master
  • Doctor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Finance Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the finance program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Iowa Degree Level Breakdown For The Finance Program
 TotalBachelorMasterDoctor

All Students

284284--

By Gender

University of Iowa Student Gender Breakdown For The Finance Program
 TotalBachelorMasterDoctor

Male

212212--

Female

7272--

By Race

University of Iowa Student Racial Breakdown For The Finance Program
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American Indian

11--

Black

11--

Asian

1313--

Hispanic

77--

White

232232--

Unknown

3030--

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Treasurers and Controllers

Job Description

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of treasurers and controllers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Annual Salary: $99,180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.68
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 23
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 78%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 527,100
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 573,400
  • Percent Job Growth: 8.80%
  • Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Financial Managers, Branch or Department

Job Description

Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of financial managers, branch or department in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Annual Salary: $99,180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.68
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 23
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 78%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 527,100
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 573,400
  • Percent Job Growth: 8.80%
  • Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Budget Analysts

Job Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of budget analysts in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 62,100
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 68,500
  • Percent Job Growth: 10.40%

Credit Analysts

Job Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of credit analysts in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 63,300
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 75,900
  • Percent Job Growth: 19.70%

Financial Analysts

Job Description

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of financial analysts in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $60,400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.04
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.6
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 35%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 236,000
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 290,200
  • Percent Job Growth: 23.00%
  • Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 4%

Personal Financial Advisors

Job Description

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of personal financial advisors in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Annual Salary: $80,520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.71
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.5
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 37%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 206,800
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 273,200
  • Percent Job Growth: 32.10%
  • Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 24%

Loan Officers

Job Description

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of loan officers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Iowa City, IA
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Annual Salary: $63,250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.41
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 22
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 76%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 289,400
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 330,400
  • Percent Job Growth: 14.20%
  • Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer a finance degree or program in Iowa

4-Year Colleges and Universities

Ashford University
Clinton, IA
  • Private For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
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Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
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Drake University
Des Moines, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 50
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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 16
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Iowa State University
Ames, IA
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 20,000+
Students That Completed This Program: 189
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Loras College
Dubuque, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 20
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 29
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Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 - 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 23
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University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Other Degree
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 80
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Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 55
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Community Colleges

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Very Large Two-Year College
  • Students: 10,000 - 19,999
Students That Completed This Program: 7
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Medium Two-Year College
  • Students: 5,000 - 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011