by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Iowa State ranks among other schools offering degrees in entrepreneurship.
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Iowa State was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for entrepreneurship majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Entrepreneurial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in entrepreneurial studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of entrepreneurship students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $46,374. This is higher than $45,075, which is the national median for all entrepreneurship bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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The entrepreneurship program at Iowa State awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 66% of these degrees went to men with the other 34% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into 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 entrepreneurship.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Iowa State does not offer an online option for its entrepreneurship 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the entrepreneurship majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 440 |
| Marketing | 300 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 240 |
| Accounting | 179 |
| Hospitality Management | 130 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.