Best Online Artificial Intelligence Programs in Muscatine, IA (2026)

Muscatine, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Muscatine has a population of about 23,567. Median household income is $59,332 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning artificial intelligence-related role is Software Developer at a median $114,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Artificial Intelligence Schools to Muscatine

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer artificial intelligence programs near Muscatine, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Muscatine 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 Muscatine. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 26.4 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 47.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $14,017/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 26.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 45.9 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 56.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,016
Avg net price $9,705/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 73.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 56.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,507
Avg net price $10,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 77.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 74.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,631
Avg net price $13,186/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 77.8 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,396
Avg net price $24,479/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 95.1 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 54.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,849
Avg net price $9,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA 103.3 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 59.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,010
Avg net price $8,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Artificial Intelligence Wages Near Muscatine

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Computer and Information Research ScientistN/A
Data Scientist$95,830
Software Developer$114,890
Computer Systems Analyst$95,920

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.


Muscatine at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,567Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,332Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited artificial intelligence schools are near Muscatine, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs near Muscatine. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (26.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kirkwood Community College (45.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying artificial intelligence roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying artificial intelligence-related roles in Iowa are: Software Developer ($114,890), Computer Systems Analyst ($95,920), Data Scientist ($95,830). Wages for Muscatine workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Muscatine?

Rock Island, IL is 25.4 miles from Muscatine and has its own set of local artificial intelligence programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Muscatine an affordable place to study artificial intelligence?

Muscatine’s median household income of $59,332 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muscatine 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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Data verified: August 10, 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.