by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for international business students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in international business during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for international business students working on their bachelor's degree.
The international business school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best International Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in international business.
It is hard to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in international business. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international business from Iowa State University
Drake University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in international business. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in international business from Drake University
Explore all the Best International Business Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 102 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 92 |
| Kansas | 184 | 47 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 50 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 20 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 2 |
International Business is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 46 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,499 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 890 |
| Marketing | 889 |
| Accounting | 527 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 471 |
| Human Resource Management | 328 |
| General Business/Commerce | 242 |
| Hospitality Management | 92 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 52 |
| Construction Management | 52 |
