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Business Administration in Iowa

Business Administration Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 3,580 students earned their Business Administration degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Business Administration is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business Administration Majors in Iowa

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,132
Post-Master’s Certificate 297
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 297
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a business administration major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Business Administration Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 99,740 people employed in jobs related to a business administration degree, compared to 9,785,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Administration Jobs in Iowa

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $84,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,110.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
537 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $20,426. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Waldorf University

Forest City
208 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,560. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#6

Drake University

Des Moines
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,176. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Ambrose University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. 89% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,494.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

An average student at MIU will pay a net price of $17,818. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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Business Administration Careers in IA

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Administrative Services Managers 13% $81,740
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Management Sciences & Methods 277
Entrepreneurial Studies 136
Accounting 129
Hospitality Management 110
Finance & Financial Management 75
Insurance 52
Human Resource Management 50
International Business 37

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