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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
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Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Business Schools in Iowa
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Our rankings named Des Moines Area Community College the best value school in Iowa for business students working on their degree. Located in Ankeny, Iowa, the large public school handed out 279 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DMACC are $10,440 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,577 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $64.After graduating from DMACC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,576 during the early years of their career.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Western Iowa Tech Community College is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Sioux City, Iowa. It awarded 142 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $4,826 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,142 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,155 during the early year of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kirkwood Community College. It ranked #3 on our list. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 297 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Kirkwood Community College are $7,072 a year. On average, students take out $19,882 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $59. During the early years of their career, Kirkwood Community College graduates make an average of $38,090 annually.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Iowa Community College District. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 105 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges are $5,904 per year. On average, students take out $18,463 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges graduates make an average of $35,028 annually.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for business students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Cedar Falls, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 720 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNI are $19,753 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,939 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $172, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,810 during the early years of their career.
UNI also made our list, coming in at #4.
Iowa State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list. Iowa State University is a large public school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 1,774 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Iowa State are $25,446 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,598 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $257, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Iowa State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,142 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Iowa State is ranked #3 for overall quality in Iowa.
Northeast Iowa Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking. NICC is a public institution located in Calmar, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 66 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NICC are $6,840 a year. On average, students take out $15,283 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NICC graduates make an average of $36,089 annually.
Southwestern Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Creston, Iowa, the small public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SWCC are $6,270 a year. On average, students take out $14,500 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, SWCC graduates make an average of $34,739 annually.
University of Iowa ranked #9 on this year’s list. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,761 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Iowa are $31,905 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,563 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $379. During the early years of their career, Iowa graduates make an average of $50,430 annually.
Iowa not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our list.
Waldorf University landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Forest City, Iowa, the small private for-profit school handed out 433 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Waldorf are $23,666 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,000 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Waldorf, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,483 during the early years of their career.
University of Dubuque ranked #11 on this year’s list. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 201 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UD are $36,010 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,068 in student loans.After graduating from UD, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,274 during the early years of their career.
Drake University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Drake is a private not-for-profit institution located in Des Moines, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 349 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Drake are $45,912 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $20,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $432. During the early years of their career, Drake graduates make an average of $46,927 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Drake is ranked #1 for overall quality in Iowa.
Mount Mercy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #13 on the list. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 223 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mount Mercy are $36,540 per year. On average, students take out $29,114 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $289, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Mount Mercy, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,158 during the early years of their career.
Briar Cliff University ranked #13 on this year’s list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Sioux City, Iowa, and it awarded 39 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Briar Cliff are $33,998 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,123 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Briar Cliff graduates make an average of $46,310 annually.
William Penn University ranked #13 on this year’s list. William Penn University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at William Penn University are $27,200 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $32,765 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $187 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, William Penn University graduates make an average of $40,171 annually.
Saint Ambrose University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 207 students in 2020-2021.
St. Ambrose University undergraduate students pay an average of $33,570 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $27,244 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $401. During the early years of their career, St. Ambrose University graduates make an average of $50,094 annually.
Grand View University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Des Moines, Iowa. It awarded 186 degrees in 2020-2021.
Grand View University undergraduate students pay an average of $30,954 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,831 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $196, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Grand View University graduates make an average of $39,475 annually.
Buena Vista University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #18 on the list. BVU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Storm Lake, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 127 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at BVU are $37,518 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $31,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, BVU graduates make an average of $38,214 annually.
Upper Iowa University ranked #19 on this year’s list. Located in Fayette, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 606 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UIU are $33,609 per year. On average, students take out $34,092 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from UIU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,288 during the early years of their career.
Morningside College landed the #20 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Morningside undergraduate students pay an average of $35,270 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $26,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $208. During the early years of their career, Morningside graduates make an average of $51,189 annually.
Loras College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #21 on the list. Dubuque, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Loras are $35,268 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,552 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Loras graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,708 during the early year of their career.
Simpson College ranked #22 on this year’s list. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Indianola, Iowa that handed out 112 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Simpson College are $44,030 per year. On average, students take out $26,958 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Simpson College graduates make an average of $41,402 annually.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Simpson College also is in the top 20% of our ranking.
Dordt University landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best value business programs. Dordt is located in Sioux Center, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 97 degrees to qualified students.
Dordt undergraduate students pay an average of $33,590 in tuition and fees each year. During the early years of their career, Dordt graduates make an average of $48,809 annually.
Luther College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students. It came in at #24 on the list. Luther is a private not-for-profit institution located in Decorah, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 58 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Luther are $46,760 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,246 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $283.After graduating from Luther, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,469 during the early years of their career.
Luther also took the #5 spot in our rankings.
Graceland University - Lamoni came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Lamoni, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 54 degrees in 2020-2021.
Graceland Lamoni undergraduate students pay an average of $31,920 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $27,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $180.After graduating from Graceland Lamoni, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $54,336 during the early years of their career.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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