Cheapest Finance and Financial Management Services Colleges in Iowa

University of Northern Iowa leads Iowa's finance programs at just $14,609 net cost, creating a $15,433 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options. Iowa State graduates earn $50,060 annually while maintaining reasonable costs at $18,165. The state's finance education market serves students well in a region where Principal Financial Group and other major insurance companies headquarter operations, providing direct pathways from classroom to career in Iowa's solid financial services sector.

Programs

$14,609 – $30,042

Net Price Range

$49,070

Avg. Program Earnings

63.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Finance and Financial Management Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa	$14,609	$9,728	68.9%	95.0%
2	Iowa State University Ames, Iowa	$18,165	$10,497	75.5%	90.2%
3	Buena Vista University Storm Lake, Iowa	$18,321	$40,190	47.3%	77.3%
4	Loras College Dubuque, Iowa	$21,057	$38,298	69.9%	89.8%
5	University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa	$21,398	$10,964	73.1%	86.0%
6	Grand View University Des Moines, Iowa	$21,616	$33,450	55.8%	98.4%
7	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, Iowa	$22,750	$35,598	62.8%	73.9%
8	Upper Iowa University Fayette, Iowa	$23,172	$19,000	41.5%	54.2%
9	Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$23,435	$39,070	55.9%	75.3%
10	Cornell College Mount Vernon, Iowa	$25,079	$50,634	71.7%	79.3%
11	Dordt University Sioux Center, Iowa	$25,383	$35,960	65.3%	87.7%
12	Drake University Des Moines, Iowa	$30,042	$49,944	77.3%	67.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Northern Iowa the most affordable finance program in Iowa?

Northern Iowa combines the lowest net cost at $14,609 with solid graduate earnings of $49,752 annually. The 94.95% acceptance rate means most qualified students gain admission to this Cedar Falls program.

How do Iowa's public universities compare for finance students?

The three public options range from $14,609 to $21,398 in net costs, with University of Iowa graduates earning the highest salaries at $54,073. Iowa State sits in the middle at $18,165 net cost with $50,060 graduate earnings.

Is Drake University worth the higher cost for finance students?

Drake commands $30,042 annually but delivers the highest graduate earnings at $57,705. The 77.30% graduation rate exceeds most Iowa programs, though students should weigh the $15,433 cost difference from Northern Iowa.

Where do Iowa finance graduates find employment opportunities?

Principal Financial Group, John Deere Financial Services, and numerous regional banks recruit heavily from Iowa programs. The state's insurance and agricultural finance sectors provide steady career paths with starting salaries ranging from $41,193 to $57,705.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.