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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, business administration & management was the most popular one in Iowa. In total, 3,123 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Iowa.

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Iowa to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa

The following schools top our list of the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our 2023 rankings named Drake University the best school in Iowa for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in Iowa. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debtload of $19,464. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Out of the 23 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, business administration graduates from UNI take out $17,212 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Central College

Pella, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the distant town of Pella, Central is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Luther College

Decorah, IA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Luther College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in Iowa. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.

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#6

Morningside College

Sioux City, IA

Morningside College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Business Administration majors at Morningside take out an average of $23,887 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $255.

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#7

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Business Administration majors at St. Ambrose University take out an average of $29,896 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#8

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

With a ranking of #8, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Iowa take out $20,863 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $402.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of Iowa Report

#9

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Simpson College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,078.

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#10

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UIU accumulate an average of around $27,713 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Upper Iowa University Report

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Business Administration & Management Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 6,642
Missouri 5,934
Kansas 4,095
Nebraska 3,116
South Dakota 603
North Dakota 956

Business Administration & Management is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

Business Administration Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business Administration and Management 343,412
Organizational Leadership 15,220
Interior Design Management 13,728
Supply Chain Management 10,601
Operations Management 6,424
Project Management 4,189
Office Administration 3,577
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2,736
Retail Management 959
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 939
Transportation/Mobility Management 641
E-Commerce 469
Science/Technology Management 359
Research and Development Management 284
Customer Service Management 178
Risk Management 37

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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