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2023 Best Marketing Schools in Iowa

17 Colleges
$42,781 Avg Salary
$21,738 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Marketing School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, marketing was ranked 4th in Iowa. In fact, 827 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.

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2023 Best Marketing Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for marketing majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Marketing Schools

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our analysis found Drake University to be the best school for marketing students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at Drake take out is $19,000.

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#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Iowa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Marketing Schools in Iowa list. Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.

Marketing majors at Iowa take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $472.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

The excellent programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best marketing schools in Iowa. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UNI take out is $16,661. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $175.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Iowa State University is a great place for marketing students. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Marketing majors at Iowa State take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $361.

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#5

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Out of the 17 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Loras College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Loras is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Dubuque.

Marketing majors at Loras take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Marketing at Loras College Report

#6

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best marketing programs. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Indianola.

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#7

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for marketing students. It came in at #7 on the list. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Davenport.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at St. Ambrose University take out is $25,093.

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#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for marketing students. It came in at #8 on the list. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Sioux Center.

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#9

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

With a ranking of #9, Upper Iowa University did quite well on this year’s best schools for marketing students. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette.

The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at UIU take out is $25,000.

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#10

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA

Grand View University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for marketing students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Grand View University carry an average student debtload of $22,019.

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Best Marketing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Marketing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 1,025
Missouri 770
Kansas 620
Nebraska 397
South Dakota 140
North Dakota 198

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

Marketing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 49,275
Other Marketing 1,331
Digital Marketing 677
International Marketing 482
Marketing Research 313

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Nick Youngson.

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