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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa

2,264 Business, Management & Marketing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Business, Management & Marketing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Iowa

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,528
Post-Master’s Certificate 715
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 715
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Iowa

352,410 people in the state and 34,973,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business, management and marketing.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a business, management and marketing grad in the state is $63,290, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
1,211 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

#2

Waldorf University

Forest City
208 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,821 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,541.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,002.

#5

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,668. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#7

Drake University

Des Moines
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,903. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $46,441 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in IA

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 40% $83,690
Statisticians 38% $71,380
Actuaries 33% $98,180
Loan Officers 27% $63,690
Personal Financial Advisors 26% $67,140
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $54,090
Financial Managers 25% $100,280
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Financial Specialists 21% $63,260
Credit Counselors 21% $41,620
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
Insurance Sales Agents 20% $51,370
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 20% $50,030
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $54,550
Management Analysts 18% $74,600
Financial Analysts 18% $73,710
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 16% $60,470
Sales Representatives 16% $53,800
Training and Development Specialists 16% $51,070
Tax Preparers 16% $35,800
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 14% $51,130
Construction Managers 14% $78,040
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
Real Estate Appraisers 14% $59,210
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440
Marketing Managers 14% $98,190
Human Resources Managers 14% $98,760
Technical Writers 14% $52,930
Administrative Services Managers 13% $81,740
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 13% $43,980
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Training and Development Managers 13% $83,910
Cost Estimators 12% $60,460
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers 12% $62,460
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 11% $25,210
Sales Managers 10% $107,550
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Compensation and Benefits Managers 10% $94,870
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
Food Service Managers 10% $44,350
Logisticians 10% $61,840
Sales Supervisors 10% $70,040
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Human Resources Specialists 9% $54,610
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $78,080
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $85,990
Real Estate Brokers 9% $46,000
Purchasing Managers 8% $94,640
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 8% $56,930
Real Estate Sales Agents 8% $48,160
Lodging Managers 8% $45,550
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 7% $61,310
Survey Researchers 7% $0
Retail Sales Supervisors 7% $35,850
Parts Salespersons 7% $34,430
Managers 6% $90,210
Sales Workers 6% $36,090
Industrial Production Managers 6% $91,910
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $109,250
Gaming Managers 5% $64,920
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 4% $84,310
Budget Analysts 3% $72,550
Insurance Underwriters 3% $67,020
Economists 0% $85,840
Purchasing Agents -2% $0
Computer Programmers -3% $78,630
Editors -3% $43,350
Travel Agents -4% $41,010
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -4% $63,470
Chief Executives -5% $208,000
Labor Relations Specialists -5% $67,740
Advertising Sales Agents -7% $35,160
Models -14% $0

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