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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region

182 Colleges
$48,446 Avg Salary
$28,819 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management School for You

With 416,590 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, business administration and management is the #2 most popular major in the United States.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 182 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Business Administration & Management Colleges.

Top 25 Top Plains States Region Schools in Business Administration & Management

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Our 2023 rankings named Bismarck State College the best school in the Plains States Region for business administration and management students. Located in the city of Bismarck, BSC is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at BSC take out is $15,100.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Dakota County Technical College is a great place for business administration and management students. DCTC is a small public school located in the rural area of Rosemount.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at DCTC take out is $17,500.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great place for business administration and management students. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

On average, business administration graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $20,312 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $167, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at University of Missouri - Columbia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration and management schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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University of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.

Business Administration majors at UST MN take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $318.

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#7

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN

College of Saint Benedict ranked #7 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at CSB accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#8

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN

With a ranking of #8, Saint Johns University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration and management students. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at SJU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Saint Johns University Report

#9

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #9 on the list. Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Bellevue University take out is $27,490.

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#10

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Ranken Technical College accumulate an average of around $26,445 in student debt.

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#11

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Drake carry an average student debtload of $21,500.

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#12

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN

Anoka-Ramsey Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.

On average, business administration graduates from Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus take out $29,916 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rasmussen University - Minnesota landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Rasmussen University - Minnesota take out is $30,328.

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#14

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Iowa take out is $23,920. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $379.

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Iowa State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Iowa State take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $314.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.

Business Administration majors at UNL take out an average of $21,832 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.

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#17

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Business Administration majors at Creighton take out an average of $24,200 in student loans while working on their egree.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from St Cloud Technical and Community College take out $17,662 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Minnesota State University - Moorhead ranked #19 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at MSU Moorhead take out is $25,321.

Full Business Administration & Management at Minnesota State University - Moorhead Report

#20

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS

Southwestern College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. SC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield.

On average, business administration graduates from SC take out $21,166 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Southwestern College Report

#21

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

With a ranking of #21, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration and management students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

Business Administration majors at UNI take out an average of $20,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $145, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Central College

Pella, IA

Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #22 on the list. Central is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Pella.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Central accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Business Administration & Management at Central College Report

Southeast Community College Area ranked #23 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region list. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Southeast Community College take out is $15,000.

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With a ranking of #24, Rasmussen University - North Dakota did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration and management students. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Business Administration majors at Rasmussen University - North Dakota take out an average of $30,328 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Rasmussen University - North Dakota Report

Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Maryville U take out is $24,427.

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Rest of the Top Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region

#26

Luther College

Decorah, IA
#27

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
28 Morningside College Sioux City, IA
29 University of Minnesota - Crookston Crookston, MN
30 Rasmussen University - Kansas Topeka, KS
31 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
32 Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
33 Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN
34 Truman State University Kirksville, MO
35 Bethel University Minnesota Saint Paul, MN
36 Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration and management colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 6,289
Minnesota 6,945
Kansas 4,138
Iowa 3,338
Nebraska 3,181
North Dakota 1,001
South Dakota 636

Business Administration & Management is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Business Administration

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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