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2024 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in Iowa

22 Colleges
55,373 Bachelor's Degrees
$28,062 Avg Cost*

Finding the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing School for You

Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in IowaOut of the majors we analyze each year, business, management & marketing was the most popular one in Iowa. In total, 55,373 people earned their bachelor's degree in the field from a school in Iowa. This means that of the 5,415,716 bachelor's that were awarded in the country, 1.0% were from a college or university in the state.

For this year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in Iowa ranking, we looked at 22 colleges that offer a bachelor's in business, management & marketing. To us, 'best value' doesn't just mean the school with the lowest overall costs. For this ranking, we are identifying those business, management & marketing schools that provide their students with a hiqh quality education at a price that is lower than other colleges and universities of the same caliber.

To determine the average cost, we look at total expenses - such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other related expenses - and then subtract the average financial award a student receives. Knowing this amount can help you determine how much you may have to borrow in loans or take out of savings. Depending on your income and other factors, the cost for you to attend a particular school may be more or less.

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2024 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa

Check out the business, management & marketing programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your money.

Top 10 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools

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Iowa State University comes in at #1 in this year's ranking. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the small city of Ames. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #1 rank in our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking.

At Iowa State, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.4 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $26,185. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State is $115,476. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa landed the #2 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value business, management & marketing schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a very large student population. In addition to being on our best value list, Iowa has also earned the #2 rank in our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking.

The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at Iowa is 4.3 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $34,371. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the Iowa is $147,108. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.

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The #3 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Northern Iowa. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. In addition to being on our best value list, UNI has also earned the #4 rank in our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa ranking.

The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at UNI is 4.4 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $24,379. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from UNI is $107,024. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.

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Central College landed the #4 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value business, management & marketing schools. Located in the town of Pella, Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

At Central, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.1 years, and the average full-time cost to attend the school is around $6,387. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from Central is $25,995. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.

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Waldorf University
Forest City, IA

Waldorf University earned the #5 spot in our 2024 rankings. Waldorf is a small private for-profit school located in the remote town of Forest City.

It takes about 4.3 years for the average student at Waldorf to complete their degree, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $26,585. Putting this cost and the average time to graduate together, we find that the average amount you’ll pay to get a bachelor’s degree from Waldorf is $113,252. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.

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Our rankings recognize Upper Iowa University as the #6 school in this year's rankings. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at UIU is 4.2 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $36,429. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from UIU is $151,180. Graduating sooner can prevent you from having to pay more money out of pocket.

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The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to William Penn University. Located in the remote town of Oskaloosa, William Penn University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

It takes about 4.3 years for the average student at William Penn University to complete their degree, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $23,574. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from William Penn University is about $100,661. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.

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Graceland University - Lamoni earned the #8 spot in our 2024 rankings. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lamoni.

The average student at Graceland Lamoni graduates in less than 4.1 years, and the estimated yearly cost for the school is $24,101. This means that the average student pays around $98,091 to get a bachelor’s degree from Graceland Lamoni. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.

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Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA

Dordt University comes in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in the remote town of Sioux Center, Dordt is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. Dordt did well in our quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Iowa list.

It takes the average student at Dordt about 4.1 years to graduate, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $32,444. This makes the estimated cost of a bachelor’s degree from Dordt be around $131,723. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.

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Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University landed the #10 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value business, management & marketing schools. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Des Moines.

At Grand View University, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.3 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $26,686. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from Grand View University is about $113,949. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.

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Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

StateDegrees Awarded
Missouri8,110
Kansas5,397
Minnesota7,207
South Dakota806
Nebraska4,042
North Dakota1,258

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*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

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