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$30,718 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,622 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
$58,866 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,648 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best school in the Plains States Region for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $58,866 to cover tuition and fees at WUSTL. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,648 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WUSTL. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
$8,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,741 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue University. It ranked #2 on our list.

If you want to attend Bellevue University, expect to pay an average of $8,310 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,741 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bellevue University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, Minnesota
$50,126 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Saint Benedict. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $50,126 to cover tuition and fees at CSB. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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#4

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
$20,290 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,314 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary. It ranked #4 on our list.

The average tuition and fees at UMary is $20,290. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,314 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UMary. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, Minnesota
$49,842 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Johns University. It ranked #5 on our list.

SJU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $49,842. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa
$45,912 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,572 Avg Student Debt

Drake University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Drake does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $45,912. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,572 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Drake, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
$11,475 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,927 Avg Student Debt

University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Full-time students from Missouri pay an average of $11,475 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mizzou. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,450. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,927 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mizzou. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$48,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,455 Avg Student Debt

University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you want to attend UST MN, expect to pay an average of $48,329 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,455 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UST MN. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
$44,524 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,325 Avg Student Debt

Creighton University ranked #9 on this year’s list.

If you want to attend Creighton, expect to pay an average of $44,524 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,325 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Creighton. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
$34,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,267 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,900 to cover tuition and fees at SC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,267 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$15,254 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,575 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Twin Cities is $15,254. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,818. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of $21,575 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota
$50,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,571 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $50,490 to cover tuition and fees at Gustavus Adolphus. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,571 in student loans.

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#13

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
$9,590 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,252 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNL is $9,590. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,720. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNL accumulate an average of $22,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UNL does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
$27,166 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,584 Avg Student Debt

Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #14 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Maryville U is $27,166. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Maryville U accumulate an average of $25,584 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Maryville U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Report

#15

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
$9,634 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,598 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Iowa State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $9,634 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,446. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Iowa State accumulate an average of $23,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Iowa State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Iowa State University Report

#16

Baker University

Baldwin City, Kansas
$31,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,225 Avg Student Debt

Baker University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Baker is $31,600. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,225 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Baker does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
$9,053 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,939 Avg Student Debt

University of Northern Iowa came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNI is $9,053. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,753. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,939 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNI. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Northern Iowa Report

#18

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
$9,942 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,618 Avg Student Debt

University of Iowa ranked #18 on this year’s list.

Students from Iowa who attend Iowa full time pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,905. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,618 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Iowa does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Park University

Parkville, Missouri
$8,853 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,592 Avg Student Debt

Park University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list.

Park University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,853. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Park University accumulate an average of $26,592 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Park University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$40,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,006 Avg Student Debt

Bethel University Minnesota ranked #20 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Bethel University Minnesota is $40,080. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,006 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Bethel University Minnesota does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Bethel University Minnesota Report

#21

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$36,933 Avg Student Debt

Capella University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,933 in student loans.

Since Capella University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#22

Wartburg College

Waverly, Iowa
$47,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,201 Avg Student Debt

Wartburg College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you want to attend Wartburg, expect to pay an average of $47,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,201 in student loans.

Wartburg does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#23

Central College

Pella, Iowa

Central College landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Full Central College Report

#24

Luther College

Decorah, Iowa
$46,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,246 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Luther College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,760 to cover tuition and fees at Luther. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,246 in student loans.

Since Luther is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#25

Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, Minnesota
$28,016 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,901 Avg Student Debt

Concordia College at Moorhead landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

The average tuition and fees at Concordia College Moorhead is $28,016. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia College Moorhead accumulate an average of $22,901 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Concordia College Moorhead, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our best business schools ranking:

Rank School Location
26 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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