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Business Administration & Management Schools in Iowa

3,478 Business Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Business Administration & Management is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Iowa

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,658
Master’s Degree 1,119
Associate Degree 329
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 215
Post-Master’s Certificate 215
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 102
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 102
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 102
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a business administration major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Iowa

99,740 people in the state and 9,785,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business administration.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Iowa

Business Administration grads earn an average of $84,960 in the state and $103,110 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
636 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,401.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,063. Graduates earn an average $43,333 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

#4

Waldorf University

Forest City
228 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 8.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $20,541.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

In their early career, UD grads earn an average salary of $40,489. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. This private school has an average net price of $22,668. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Drake University

Des Moines
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,644 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

#10

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,906. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

Business Administration & Management Careers in IA

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $54,550
Management Analysts 18% $74,600
Construction Managers 14% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Administrative Services Managers 13% $81,740
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Cost Estimators 12% $60,460
Sales Managers 10% $107,550
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Logisticians 10% $61,840
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $78,080
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,410
Purchasing Managers 8% $94,640
Retail Sales Supervisors 7% $35,850
Managers 6% $90,210
Industrial Production Managers 6% $91,910
Chief Executives -5% $208,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Finance & Financial Management 1,015
Accounting 953
Marketing 827
Management Sciences & Methods 513
Human Resource Management 452
Business & Commerce 271
Hospitality Management 142
Management Information Systems 83

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