If you only think of agriculture when you think about Iowa, you're missing out on host of business opportunities. The Hawkeye State boasts a highly educated and productive workforce in addition to plentiful raw materials, convenient transportation, and a government committed to supporting the state's business climate. Iowa's growing biosciences, information, financial services, and advanced manufacturing sectors make it a great place to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or MBA in a business-related field.

Bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration with concentrations in finance, human resources, or management can help you enter the ranks of Iowa's nearly 81,000 employees. Iowa has experienced $254 million in insurance expansion in recent years, with approximately 6,100 insurance and financial services industries firms based in the state. The information technology industry is also strong, with 2,075 businesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual earnings for insurance sales agents of $41,720 while financial managers earned $81,880.