2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
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Our 2023 rankings named Kirkwood Community College the most popular school in Iowa for business students working on their associate degree. Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 171 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Iowa who attend Kirkwood Community College full time pay an average of $5,308 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,072. On average, associate degree students take out $19,972 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
Kirkwood Community College 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 fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Des Moines Area Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. This large public school is located in Ankeny, Iowa, and it awarded 129 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from DMACC accumulate an average of $16,614 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
DMACC 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 fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 21 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Hawkeye Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Waterloo, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Iowa who attend Hawkeye Community College full time pay an average of $5,977 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,524. On average, associate degree students take out $21,368 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hawkeye Community College. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Northeast Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Iowa. NICC is a small public school situated in Calmar, Iowa. It awarded 54 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees if they attend NICC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,840. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Online courses are available at NICC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the medium-sized public school awarded 49 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Iowa Tech Community College is $4,802. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,826. On average, associate degree students take out $17,167 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #6, Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Davenport, Iowa, and it awarded 42 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,417 in student loans. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Iowa Central Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Fort Dodge, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,000 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa Central Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,650. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,832 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Iowa Central Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Upper Iowa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fayette, Iowa, and it awarded 38 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at UIU is $33,609. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $28,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UIU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, North Iowa Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Iowa Area Community College is $5,971. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,547. Associate Degree recipients from North Iowa Area Community College accumulate an average of $15,157 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.
North Iowa Area Community College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Waldorf University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Waldorf is a small private for-profit school situated in Forest City, Iowa. It awarded 31 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Waldorf is $23,666. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Waldorf accumulate an average of $22,165 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Waldorf 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, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Iowa Lakes Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Estherville, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,844 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa Lakes Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,196. Associate Degree recipients from Iowa Lakes Community College accumulate an average of $19,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Iowa Lakes Community College 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, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Creston, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SWCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,270. On average, associate degree students take out $13,617 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWCC. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Iowa Western Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 17 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Iowa Western Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,480. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,172 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Iowa Western Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Indian Hills Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Ottumwa, Iowa, the small public school handed out 17 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $17,117 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at IHCC, 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 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southeastern Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in West Burlington, Iowa, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Community College is $6,090. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,240. Associate Degree recipients from Southeastern Community College accumulate an average of $16,052 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
Southeastern Community College 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 fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northwest Iowa Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,540 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northwest Iowa Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,840. On average, associate degree students take out $16,567 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northwest Iowa Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ellsworth Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Iowa Falls, Iowa is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Iowa who attend Ellsworth full time pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,048. Associate Degree recipients from Ellsworth accumulate an average of $13,285 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Ellsworth 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Marshalltown Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Marshalltown Community College is located in Marshalltown, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they attend Marshalltown Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,448. On average, associate degree students take out $17,126 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Marshalltown Community College 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 fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dordt University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Sioux Center, Iowa, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,590 to cover tuition and fees at Dordt. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Online courses are available at Dordt, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Ankeny, Iowa is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $18,180 to cover tuition and fees at FBBC&TS. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that FBBC&TS does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Emmaus Bible College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Emmaus Bible College. In 2019-2020 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 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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