by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for business, management & marketing students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,478 master's degrees in business, management & marketing during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 full 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Business, Management & Marketing Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for business, management & marketing students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States 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
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in business, management & marketing needs to look into Iowa State University. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Iowa State University
It's difficult to beat Drake University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in business, management & marketing. 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
University of Northern Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in business, management & marketing. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Northern Iowa
Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Saint Ambrose University
Located in the town of Waverly, Wartburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Wartburg College
Located in the small city of Dubuque, UD is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from University of Dubuque
Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Mount Mercy University
Located in the remote area of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Waldorf University
Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in business, management & marketing from Upper Iowa University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 5,484 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 3,811 |
| Kansas | 30 | 1,972 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 1,490 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 401 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 241 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,132 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 165 |
| Accounting | 102 |
| Human Resource Management | 40 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 23 |
| Management Information Systems | 7 |
| Real Estate | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | 4 |