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Business & Commerce Schools in Iowa

271 students earned General Business degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Business & Commerce is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 271

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 29.9%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 52,470 people employed in jobs related to a general business degree, compared to 5,325,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in Iowa

In this state, general business grads earn an average of $91,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,330.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer general business degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Waldorf University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. In their early career, Waldorf grads earn an average salary of $38,821. An average student at Waldorf will pay a net price of $20,541.

#2

Wartburg College

Waverly
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,765. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,742 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#3

Grand View University

Des Moines
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

An average student at Grand View University will pay a net price of $20,469. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $42,643 after graduation.

#4

Mount Mercy University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,054. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#6

Dordt University

Sioux Center
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

In their early career, Dordt grads earn an average salary of $41,889. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Dordt.

#7

Loras College

Dubuque
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

In their early career, Loras grads earn an average salary of $44,088. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loras. 82% of the teachers are full time.

Business & Commerce Careers in IA

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $54,550
Management Analysts 18% $74,600
Business Professors 18% $103,310
Construction Managers 14% $78,040
Administrative Services Managers 13% $81,740
Cost Estimators 12% $60,460
Sales Managers 10% $107,550
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $78,080
Managers 6% $90,210
Industrial Production Managers 6% $91,910
Chief Executives -5% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Business Administration & Management 3,338
Finance & Financial Management 1,046
Accounting 956
Marketing 844
Management Sciences & Methods 617
Human Resource Management 453
Hospitality Management 248
Entrepreneurial Studies 186

View all majors related to Business & Commerce

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