2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree School for You
Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 173 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the business administration bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Plains States Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management
Our analysis found Fort Hays State University to be the most popular school for business administration & management students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . FHSU is a large public school located in the town of Hays.
Women make up 54% of the business administration majors at the school.
Business Administration majors at FHSU take out an average of $22,377 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Business Administration & Management at Fort Hays State University Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Capella University is a great place for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 61% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 39% are male.
Business Administration majors at Capella University take out an average of $24,126 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 565 students majoring in business administration at Bellevue University, 46% are male and 54% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Bellevue University accumulate an average of around $21,953 in student debt.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Park University is a great place for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Park University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville.
About 43% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 57% are male.
On average, business administration graduates from Park University take out $22,827 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Business Administration & Management at Park University Report
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.
About 33% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 67% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Iowa State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,464. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $297, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 37% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 63% are male.
On average, business administration graduates from UNL take out $20,267 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $309.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report
With a ranking of #7, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 36% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 64% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Iowa carry an average student debt load of $20,863. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $402.
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Metropolitan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Of the 245 students majoring in business administration at Metro State, 49% are male and 51% are female.
On average, business administration graduates from Metro State take out $20,113 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Business Administration & Management at Metropolitan State University Report
Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Of the 181 students majoring in business administration at Missouri State, 55% are male and 45% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Missouri State accumulate an average of around $23,585 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $171.
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With a ranking of #10, Upper Iowa University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 162 students majoring in business administration at UIU, 45% are male and 55% are female.
Business Administration majors at UIU take out an average of $27,713 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Kansas State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. K -State is a large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
Women make up 33% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from K -State take out $21,439 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 $284.
Bemidji State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Bemidji.
Women make up 37% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from Bemidji State University take out $18,449 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Grantham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the midsize city of LIttle Rock, Grantham University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 52% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from Grantham University take out $34,221 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Wichita State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 139 students majoring in business administration at WSU, 53% are male and 47% are female.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at WSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,616. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.
Winona State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
Of the 108 students majoring in business administration at Winona State, 62% are male and 38% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Winona State carry an average student debt load of $20,392. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $240.
With a ranking of #17, University of Nebraska at Kearney did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 38% of the business administration majors at the school.
Business Administration majors at UNK take out an average of $18,291 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $226, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #18, Wayne State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 53% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at WSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,921.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 36% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at North Dakota State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,245.
Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
About 53% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 47% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of around $19,193 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $178, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at Minnesota State University - Mankato Report
With a ranking of #21, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 110 students majoring in business administration at Concordia University, Saint Paul, 55% are male and 45% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Concordia University, Saint Paul carry an average student debt load of $19,619.
Full Business Administration & Management at Concordia University, Saint Paul Report
University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 39% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 61% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UST MN take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,248. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $478, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of St Thomas Minnesota Report
With a ranking of #23, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 43% of the business administration majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UNI carry an average student debt load of $17,212. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $158, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of Northern Iowa Report
Webster University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Women make up 49% of the business administration majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Webster accumulate an average of around $24,010 in student debt.
University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
About 39% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 61% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UNOMAHA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,129. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
| 27 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 28 | Bethel University Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN |
| 29 | Columbia College | Columbia, MO |
| 30 | Southwestern College | Winfield, KS |
| 31 | Peru State College | Peru, NE |
| 31 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| 33 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO |
| 34 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| 34 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO |
Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State
Explore the best business administration & management schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6,642 |
| Missouri | 5,934 |
| Iowa | 3,123 |
| Kansas | 4,095 |
| Nebraska | 3,116 |
| South Dakota | 603 |
| North Dakota | 956 |
Majors Related to Business Administration
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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