2023 Best Value Marketing Schools in Iowa
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Marketing School for You
Marketing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Iowa. With 844 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best value experiences for marketing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the best value school for marketing students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. DMACC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.
DMACC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,220 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 17 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.
Kirkwood Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,308 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Kirkwood Community College carry an average student debtload of $13,487.
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Out of the 17 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNI is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNI are $9,053 per year. On average, marketing graduates from UNI take out $19,015 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $144, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNI is ranked #5 for overall quality for marketing in Iowa.
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Out of the 17 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Iowa State are $9,634 per year. While working on their degree, marketing majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $321.
Iowa State also made our Best Marketing Schools in Iowa list, coming in at #4.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great value for marketing students. Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City.
Iowa undergraduate students pay an average of $9,942 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, marketing majors at Iowa accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $406.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Iowa also is in the top 20% of our Best Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking.
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Saint Ambrose University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Davenport.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Ambrose University are $33,570 per year. The average amount in student loans that marketing majors at St. Ambrose University take out is $26,738.
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Loras College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value marketing programs. Loras is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Loras are $35,268 a year. Marketing majors at Loras take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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With a ranking of #7, Drake University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for marketing students. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Drake are $45,912 per year. After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Drake carry an average student debtload of $19,348.
Drake not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Marketing Schools in Iowa list.
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Dordt University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Marketing Schools in Iowa list. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Sioux Center.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Dordt are $33,590 per year.
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Grand View University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Grand View University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Grand View University undergraduate students pay an average of $30,954 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, marketing graduates from Grand View University carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Request InformationBest Value Marketing Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 788 |
| Minnesota | 1,048 |
| Kansas | 620 |
| Nebraska | 397 |
| North Dakota | 202 |
| South Dakota | 140 |
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Majors Related to Marketing
Marketing is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Marketing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Accounting | 99,265 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Nick Youngson.
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