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 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 came in at #43. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 287 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 343 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Iowa. This makes it the #62 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in business administration in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,264 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, business administration students borrow a median amount of $45,306 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 is $402 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa was $1,291 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of business administration bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Iowa 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 Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at Iowa make a median salary of $116,611. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 361 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from Iowa in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 269 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 437 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 420 |
| Marketing | 269 |
| Human Resource Management | 142 |
| Accounting | 139 |
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