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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Iowa

30 Colleges
$50,421 Avg Salary
$24,694 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management 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 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 30 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Iowa

Check out the business administration programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Business Administration & Management Schools

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

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

On average, business administration graduates from Drake take out $17,053 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

The excellent programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Iowa take out is $28,689. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $402.

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Out of the 30 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Iowa State take out is $21,604. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Out of the 30 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, business administration graduates from UNI take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Central College

Pella, IA

Out of the 30 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Central College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Pella, Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Central take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Luther College

Decorah, IA

Luther College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Luther is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Decorah.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Luther take out is $27,000.

Full Business Administration & Management at Luther College Report

#7

Morningside College

Sioux City, IA

With a ranking of #7, Morningside College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Morningside is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Morningside take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $255.

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#8

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

With a ranking of #8, Simpson College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students. Located in the 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 is $21,500.

Full Business Administration & Management at Simpson College Report

#9

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Iowa list. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from St. Ambrose University carry an average student debtload of $28,611.

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#10

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

Northwestern College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of Orange City, NWC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at NWC take out is $23,250.

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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 25 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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