Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Coe College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Coe College

1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA

Coe College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects.

The school is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is a predominantly urban area.  Coe College maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over a thousand students enroll at Coe College per year.

Areas of study available at Coe College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school.

A score between 1500 to 1910 on the SAT, or 24 to 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Coe College, with 23 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found via the school's primary portal or by requesting it via our portal.

The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Coe College is the "Kohawks", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit coe.edu to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coe College offers a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dubuque, IA
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $62280

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dubuque, IA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $58800

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).