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2023 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region

296 Colleges
$47,619 Avg Salary
$28,914 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business, Management & Marketing School for You

In 2020-2021, 862,104 degrees and certificates were awarded to business, management and marketing students, making the major the most popular in the country.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing 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 296 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business, Management & Marketing program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Colleges.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for business, management and marketing students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at Iowa take out an average of $24,541 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $407.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Capella University take out is $38,870.

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#3

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 296 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at Webster take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bellevue University is a great place for business, management and marketing students. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Bellevue University take out is $28,261.

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The excellent programs at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business, management and marketing schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $21,162 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $272, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from Mizzou carry an average student debt load of $22,276. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $451.

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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at Missouri State take out an average of $25,402 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $214.

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Fort Hays State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region list. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at FHSU take out an average of $30,509 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at KU accumulate an average of around $22,860 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $349.

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Iowa State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from Iowa State carry an average student debt load of $24,355. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $296.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at UNL take out is $22,756. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $344, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

With a ranking of #12, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at K -State accumulate an average of around $24,246 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#13

Park University

Parkville, MO

Park University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #13 on the list. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from Park University take out $18,745 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#15

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Columbia College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at Columbia College Missouri accumulate an average of around $31,426 in student debt.

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Washington University in St Louis came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at WUSTL take out is $16,760.

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University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from UST MN carry an average student debt load of $24,322. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $307, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#18

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

Grantham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #18 on the list. Grantham University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Lenexa.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Grantham University take out is $41,023.

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University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. UMSL is a large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UMSL take out $22,532 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $107, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#20

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Wichita State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at WSU take out an average of $22,012 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #21, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from UMKC carry an average student debt load of $24,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $157.

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Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #22 on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Minnesota State Mankato take out is $24,750. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $132.

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#23

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $22,717 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $168, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#24

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from Metro State take out $31,028 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#25

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

Creighton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #25 on the list. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Omaha.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at Creighton accumulate an average of around $25,931 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $405.

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#27

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA
#28

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN
#29

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO
#31

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO
#34

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE
#37

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA
#38

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN
#39

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS
#40

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND
#43

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD
#44

Winona State University

Winona, MN

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Business, Management & Marketing students in the Plains States Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Region award.

Rank College Location
45 Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO
46 Emporia State University Emporia, KS
47 University of Mary Bismarck, ND
48 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
49 Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, MN
50 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
51 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
52 Drake University Des Moines, IA
53 Baker University Baldwin City, KS
54 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
55 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
56 Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO
57 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
58 National American University - Rapid City Rapid City, SD
59 Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA

Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 8,125
Minnesota 13,660
Iowa 8,473
South Dakota 1,444
Missouri 15,273
Nebraska 6,221
North Dakota 1,892

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382
Human Resource Management 28,787
Business Support & Assistant Services 19,119
Hospitality Management 17,689
Management Information Systems 13,680
Entrepreneurial Studies 11,319
International Business 9,101
Real Estate 6,547
General Sales & Marketing 5,923
Business/Managerial Economics 5,667
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing 5,191
Other Business, Management & Marketing 4,822
Construction Management 3,846
Insurance 1,809
Taxation 1,547
Business/Corporate Communications 1,029
Telecommunications Management 55

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Amit Savargaonkar.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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