by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for business administration majors, Iowa State came in at #48. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 418 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 350 degrees were handed out.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,188 a year. This is higher than $45,741, which is the national median for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, business administration students borrow a median amount of $30,657 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at Iowa State is $297 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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Of the 418 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in business administration from Iowa State in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 337 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Iowa State make a median salary of $94,720. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 300 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 240 |
| Accounting | 179 |
| Hospitality Management | 130 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 58 |
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