by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 98 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of business, management & marketing. Combined, these schools handed out 13,380 master's degrees in business, management & marketing to qualified students.
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Your choice of business, management & marketing for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master'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 business, management & marketing students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Business, Management & Marketing Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for business, management & marketing students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Washington University in St Louis
It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It's difficult to beat University of St Thomas Minnesota if you want to pursue a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of St Thomas Minnesota
University of Iowa is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Iowa
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Missouri - Columbia
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Saint Louis University
Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Iowa State University
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Webster University
KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Kansas
UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Creighton University
Located in the distant town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Drake University
Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Rockhurst University
Located in the suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Bethel University Minnesota
Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Bellevue.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Bellevue University
K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Kansas State University
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from St Catherine University
Located in the city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Augsburg University
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Business, Management & Marketing Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND |
| 21 | University of Missouri - St Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 22 | Missouri State University - Springfield | Springfield, MO |
| 23 | Park University | Parkville, MO |
| 24 | Rasmussen University - Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN |
| 25 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS |
| 26 | Minnesota State University - Mankato | Mankato, MN |
| 27 | University of Mary | Bismarck, ND |
| 28 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| 29 | North Dakota State University - Main Campus | Fargo, ND |
| 30 | Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
| 31 | School Removed | |
| 32 | Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN |
Explore the best business, management & marketing schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 5,484 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 3,811 |
| Kansas | 30 | 1,972 |
| Iowa | 29 | 1,528 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 1,490 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 401 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 241 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 8,944 |
| Accounting | 1,195 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,014 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 1,002 |
| General Business/Commerce | 682 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 260 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 110 |
| Marketing | 41 |
| Management Information Systems | 33 |
| Taxation | 27 |