University of Iowa (UI) - Finance
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

| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 284 | 284 | - | - |
By Gender

| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 212 | 212 | - | - |
Female | 72 | 72 | - | - |
By Race

| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Black | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Asian | 13 | 13 | - | - |
Hispanic | 7 | 7 | - | - |
White | 232 | 232 | - | - |
Unknown | 30 | 30 | - | - |
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Community Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Ashford University | |
Clinton, IA
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| Dordt College | |
Sioux Center, IA
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| Drake University | |
Des Moines, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 50 |
| Grand View University | |
Des Moines, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 16 |
| Iowa State University | |
Ames, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 189 |
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| Loras College | |
Dubuque, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 20 |
| Mount Mercy University | |
Cedar Rapids, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 29 |
| Saint Ambrose University | |
Davenport, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 23 |
| University of Northern Iowa | |
Cedar Falls, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 80 |
| Upper Iowa University | |
Fayette, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 55 |
Community Colleges
| Kirkwood Community College | |
Cedar Rapids, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
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| Western Iowa Tech Community College | |
Sioux City, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 3 |