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2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region

18 Ranked Colleges
585 Degrees Awarded
$21,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Business, Management & Marketing is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 1st of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 841,037 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in the Plains States Region

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

North Dakota State University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the #2 spot on the list. Capella University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 160 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Located in Winona, Minnesota, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

SMU MN also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SMU MN are $10,260.

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#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Walden University landed the #4 spot on the list. Walden University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 317 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 list, Walden University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Walden University are $10,716, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. 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.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students list, Bellevue University has also earned the #16 rank 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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#5

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamline University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

Hamline also took the #13 spot 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 Hamline University are $11,577.

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#6

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#6 in overall quality

Creighton University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. 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 also took the #6 spot 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 Creighton are $18,528.

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#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#5 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #7. Kansas State University is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students list, K -State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

Iowa State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa State University is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 12 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Saint Louis University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region 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 also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#17 in overall quality

Webster University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Webster, the school also landed the #17 spot 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 Webster University are $13,500.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa
#15 in overall quality

Saint Ambrose University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. This small school is located in Davenport, Iowa, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#14

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#9 in overall quality

University of Kansas ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 7 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 list, KU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193.

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#16

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#8 in overall quality

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 8 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 list, Iowa has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMSL, the school also landed the #18 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 Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Washington University in St Louis landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 5 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also took the #1 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Metropolitan State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 1 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 list, Metro State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are $17,552, 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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