2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa
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.
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2023 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools in Iowa
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for general business majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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 |
General Business/Commerce Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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