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2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

18 Ranked Colleges
585 Degrees Awarded
$22,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 841,037 business, management and marketing students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, business, management and marketing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,966 and had an average of $27,464 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 58,963 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,803 and $28,050 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 585 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in business, management and marketing. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent business, management and marketing programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the business, management and marketing program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

WUSTL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Business, Management & Marketing Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #5 spot on the list. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 5 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNL Business, Management & Marketing Report

#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#5 in overall quality

Kansas State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

K -State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $30-$48k list, North Dakota State University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589.

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#8

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#18 in overall quality

University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Missouri - St Louis is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 3 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154.

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#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SLU is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 3 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.

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#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

University of Iowa ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

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#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

University of Kansas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SMU MN is a medium-sized school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 8 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU MN, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SMU MN are $10,260, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

Hamline University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hamline, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hamline are $11,577, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Hamline University Business, Management & Marketing Report

#14

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
#16 in overall quality

Bellevue University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Bellevue University is a fairly large school located in Bellevue, Nebraska that handed out 5 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Bellevue University also took the #16 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bellevue University are $11,385, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#20 in overall quality

Metropolitan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Metro State is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 1 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Metro State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are $17,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#17 in overall quality

Webster University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Webster also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Webster University are $13,500.

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#17

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#6 in overall quality

Creighton University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Creighton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa
#15 in overall quality

Saint Ambrose University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

St. Ambrose University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Ambrose University are $18,150, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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