Best International Business Schools Near Ankeny, IA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ankeny, Iowa has 3 accredited schools offering international business programs. Ankeny has a population of about 70,542. Median household income is $106,603 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area, the top-earning international business-related role is Sales Manager at a median $136,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Business Schools to Ankeny

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international business programs near Ankeny, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ankeny city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ankeny. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 7.5 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,824
Avg net price $21,774/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 9.1 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 20.7 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 101.7 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 106.7 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA 154.9 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,475
Avg net price $23,907/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 156.7 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,531
Avg net price $24,691/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA 160.8 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,559
Avg net price $25,807/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa international business page.

International Business Wages Near Ankeny

Ankeny is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area (BLS area code 19780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$98,780Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$107,721
Management Analyst$90,730Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$98,942
Sales Manager$136,570Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$148,931

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Ankeny at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population70,542Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$106,603Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international business schools are near Ankeny, IA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering international business programs near Ankeny. The closest is Grand View University in Des Moines, IA (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iowa State University (20.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international business roles near Ankeny?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international business-related roles near Ankeny are: Sales Manager ($136,570), General and Operations Manager ($98,780), Management Analyst ($90,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnston instead of Ankeny?

Johnston, IA is 6.6 miles from Ankeny and has its own set of local international business programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ankeny an affordable place to study international business?

Ankeny’s median household income of $106,603 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ankeny while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Ankeny

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ankeny:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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