Best Business Development Schools Near Dubuque, IA (2026)

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

Dubuque, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering business development programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Dubuque has a population of about 59,271. Median household income is $64,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dubuque, IA metro area, the top-earning business development-related role is Sales Manager at a median $130,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Business Development Schools to Dubuque

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business development programs near Dubuque, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dubuque 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 Dubuque. 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

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 66.7 miles from Dubuque
  • 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

#2

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA 75.0 miles from Dubuque
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,306
Avg net price $11,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,780
Out‑of‑state$7,770
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 82.9 miles from Dubuque
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
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: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 89.3 miles from Dubuque
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,177
Avg net price $15,901/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,936
Out‑of‑state$21,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA 117.8 miles from Dubuque
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ellsworth Community College

Iowa Falls, IA 130.4 miles from Dubuque
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,562
Avg net price $11,451/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA 131.0 miles from Dubuque
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,462
Avg net price $10,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,653
Out‑of‑state$9,551
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 154.0 miles from Dubuque
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Business Development Wages Near Dubuque

Dubuque is part of the Dubuque, IA metro area (BLS area code 20220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sales Manager$130,980Dubuque, IA$150,034
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing$63,560Dubuque, IA$72,806
General and Operations Manager$92,530Dubuque, IA$105,991
Management Analyst$73,960Dubuque, IA$84,719

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.

Dubuque at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population59,271Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,985Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business development schools are near Dubuque, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business development programs near Dubuque. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Platteville, WI (19.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Iowa Community College (75.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business development roles near Dubuque?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business development-related roles near Dubuque are: Sales Manager ($130,980), General and Operations Manager ($92,530), Management Analyst ($73,960). 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 Clinton instead of Dubuque?

Clinton, IA is 51.3 miles from Dubuque and has its own set of local business development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dubuque an affordable place to study business development?

Dubuque’s median household income of $64,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dubuque 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 Dubuque

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

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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