Best Computer Science Schools Near Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Bettendorf has a population of about 39,297. Median household income is $102,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Bettendorf

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bettendorf, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf. 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 5.6 miles from Bettendorf
  • 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

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 54.8 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,460
Avg net price $23,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 55.2 miles from Bettendorf
  • 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

#4

Loras College

Dubuque, IA 65.7 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $20,716/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 66.1 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
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: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 66.2 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
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: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 67.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 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

#8

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 67.6 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,787
Avg net price $20,168/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Bettendorf

Bettendorf is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $115,780 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $129,944
Computer Systems Analyst $89,500 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $100,449
Computer Network Architect $108,530 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $121,807
Database Administrator $101,210 IA statewide $113,591
Database Architect $124,040 IA statewide $139,214
Information Security Analyst $108,280 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $121,526
Computer Network Support Specialist $68,400 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $76,768
Computer User Support Specialist $55,850 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $62,682
Web Developer $62,520 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $70,168
Web and Digital Interface Designer $68,680 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $77,082
Computer and Information Systems Manager $159,590 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $179,113

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.

Bettendorf at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,297 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $102,917 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Scott County 754 workers, 203 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morrison Institute of Technology (30.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bettendorf are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,590), Database Architect ($124,040), Software Developer ($115,780). 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 East Moline instead of Bettendorf?

East Moline, IL is 5.6 miles from Bettendorf and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bettendorf an affordable place to study computer science?

Bettendorf’s median household income of $102,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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