2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 173 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for business administration majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management
Our 2023 rankings named Fort Hays State University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 1,018 students majoring in business administration at FHSU, 44% are male and 56% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from FHSU carry an average student debt load of $32,799.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Capella University is a great place for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.
Of the 721 students majoring in business administration at Capella University, 40% are male and 60% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Capella University accumulate an average of around $34,426 in student debt.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration and management schools in the Plains States Region . Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.
Women make up 47% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Bellevue University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,517.
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Out of the 173 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Park University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 42% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from Park University take out $24,300 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 67% are male.
On average, business administration graduates from Iowa State take out $21,933 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $314.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lincoln.
Women make up 35% of the business administration majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UNL carry an average student debt load of $20,852. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Iowa is a very large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
Of the 287 students majoring in business administration at Iowa, 62% are male and 38% are female.
On average, business administration graduates from Iowa take out $22,844 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. 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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Metropolitan State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 46% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Metro State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,481.
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With a ranking of #9, Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 49% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 51% are male.
Business Administration majors at Missouri State take out an average of $25,275 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $145, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #10, Upper Iowa University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Fayette.
Women make up 58% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from UIU take out $34,646 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #11, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 35% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at K -State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,167. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $232.
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Bemidji State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 179 students majoring in business administration at Bemidji State University, 56% are male and 44% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Bemidji State University accumulate an average of around $23,980 in student debt.
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Grantham University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 45% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from Grantham University take out $38,771 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Winona State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 42% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 58% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Winona State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,184. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $155, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Wichita State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. WSU is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Wichita.
About 44% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 56% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at WSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,387.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UNK is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney.
About 36% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 64% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UNK carry an average student debt load of $19,496. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $165, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Wayne State College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.
About 53% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 47% are male.
Business Administration majors at WSC take out an average of $19,755 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
Of the 151 students majoring in business administration at North Dakota State University, 52% are male and 48% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at North Dakota State University accumulate an average of around $22,684 in student debt.
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Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 150 students majoring in business administration at Minnesota State Mankato, 63% are male and 37% are female.
On average, business administration graduates from Minnesota State Mankato take out $22,537 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $132, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #21, Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Of the 145 students majoring in business administration at Concordia University, Saint Paul, 45% are male and 55% are female.
Business Administration majors at Concordia University, Saint Paul take out an average of $32,331 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of St Thomas Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. UST MN is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Women make up 45% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UST MN take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,803. 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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With a ranking of #23, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
About 41% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 59% are male.
On average, business administration graduates from UNI take out $21,675 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $145, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Webster University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 128 students majoring in business administration at Webster, 55% are male and 45% are female.
On average, business administration graduates from Webster take out $27,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 124 students majoring in business administration at UNOMAHA, 56% are male and 44% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debt load of $22,414. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $159.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
| 27 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS |
| 28 | Bethel University Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN |
| 29 | Columbia College | Columbia, MO |
| 30 | Southwestern College | Winfield, KS |
| 31 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| 31 | Peru State College | Peru, NE |
| 33 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO |
| 34 | Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO |
| 34 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
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 Related Majors
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.
- 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.