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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa

9,067 students earned Business, Management & Marketing degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Business, Management & Marketing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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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
Bachelor’s Degree 5,574
Master’s Degree 1,528
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 715
Post-Master’s Certificate 715
Associate Degree 635
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 364
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 364
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 364
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 230
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 230
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
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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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 352,410 people employed in jobs related to a business, management and marketing degree, compared to 34,973,960 nationwide.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Iowa

Business, Management & Marketing grads earn an average of $63,290 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs in IA

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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
2,626 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,401. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Iowa State University

Ames
1,352 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls
651 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Upper Iowa University

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

This private school has an average net price of $24,063. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

#5

Waldorf University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

#6

Drake University

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

In their early career, Drake grads earn an average salary of $54,644. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. An average student at Drake will pay a net price of $29,903.

#7

Mount Mercy University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Saint Ambrose University

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

100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#9

University of Dubuque

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,489 a year.

#10

Grand View University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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 Interviewers and Clerks 29% $37,510
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
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 22% $42,340
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Credit Counselors 21% $41,620
Financial Specialists 21% $63,260
Credit Analysts 20% $62,150
Travel Guides 20% $0
Insurance Sales Agents 20% $51,370
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 20% $50,030
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $54,550
Cargo and Freight Agents 19% $38,450
Management Analysts 18% $74,600
Brokerage Clerks 18% $44,280
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
Real Estate Appraisers 14% $59,210
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $123,450
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
Statistical Assistants 13% $52,880
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
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 10% $46,510
Customer Service Representatives 10% $35,130
Sales Managers 10% $107,550
Economics Professors 10% $120,140
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Compensation and Benefits Managers 10% $94,870
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
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,410
Receptionists and Information Clerks 8% $29,000
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $64,480
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 8% $56,930
Purchasing Managers 8% $94,640
Bill and Account Collectors 8% $34,190
Real Estate Sales Agents 8% $48,160
Lodging Managers 8% $45,550
Slot Supervisors 7% $0
New Accounts Clerks 7% $38,130
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 7% $61,310
Dispatchers 7% $42,820
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
Gaming Supervisors 6% $0
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 6% $55,130
Tellers 6% $28,180
Advertising and Promotions Managers 5% $109,250
Gaming Managers 5% $64,920
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 5% $30,950
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 4% $84,310
Budget Analysts 3% $72,550
Insurance Underwriters 3% $67,020
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2% $43,550
Office Clerks 1% $33,490
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1% $37,740
Procurement Clerks 0% $39,910
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
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -5% $34,450
Chief Executives -5% $208,000
Labor Relations Specialists -5% $67,740
Advertising Sales Agents -7% $35,160
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -14% $49,880
Models -14% $0
Data Entry Keyers -15% $31,860
Word Processors and Typists -32% $39,480

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