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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa

11 Colleges
$47,478 Avg Salary
$23,498 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 10th in Iowa. In fact, 271 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for general business majors pursuing a .

#1

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

Our analysis found Waldorf University to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Waldorf is a small private for-profit school located in the town of Forest City.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Waldorf take out is $21,535.

Full General Business/Commerce at Waldorf University Report

#2

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA

Out of the 11 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Wartburg College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Waverly, Wartburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Wartburg accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $268.

Full General Business/Commerce at Wartburg College Report

#3

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand View University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Grand View University accumulate an average of around $21,750 in student debt.

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#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mount Mercy University is a great place for general business/commerce students. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Mount Mercy take out is $23,708.

Full General Business/Commerce at Mount Mercy University Report

#5

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Buena Vista University is a great place for general business/commerce students. Located in the town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Buena Vista University Report

#6

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Dordt University Report

#7

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Loras College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full General Business/Commerce at Loras College Report

#8

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

Briar Cliff University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa ranking. Briar Cliff is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Sioux City.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Briar Cliff University

#8

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #8 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.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Saint Ambrose University

#8

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 468
Missouri 3,160
Kansas 360
Nebraska 359
South Dakota 99
North Dakota 24

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.

General Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 56,779

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.

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