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

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Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Master'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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Business Administration & Management Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Iowa to see which master'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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

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

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

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our analysis found Drake University to be the best school for business administration & management students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at Drake accumulate an average of around $24,446 in student debt.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Out of the 14 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.

Business Administration majors at Iowa take out an average of $45,065 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from UNI carry an average student debtload of $30,041.

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#4

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Ambrose University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at St. Ambrose University accumulate an average of around $35,106 in student debt.

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#5

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Loras College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#6

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at BVU take out while working on their Master's Degree is $27,153.

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.

On average, business administration graduates from Grand View University take out $28,619 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

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#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at Mount Mercy accumulate an average of around $34,448 in student debt.

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#9

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

With a ranking of #9, University of Dubuque did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their master’s degree. UD is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

After completing their Master's Degree, business administration graduates from UD carry an average student debtload of $17,699.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of Dubuque Report

#10

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

Upper Iowa University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Master's Degree, business administration majors at UIU accumulate an average of around $39,571 in student debt.

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Best Business Administration & Management Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Business Administration & Management Schools 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 14 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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