Best Computer Science Schools Near Marion, IA (2026)

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

Marion, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Marion has a population of about 41,690. Median household income is $87,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $129,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Marion

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

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 4.5 miles from Marion
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 5.4 miles from Marion
  • 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

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#3

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 11.7 miles from Marion
  • 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

#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 26.5 miles from Marion
  • 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

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#5

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 55.2 miles from Marion
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 55.3 miles from Marion
  • 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

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#7

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 55.9 miles from Marion
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 55.9 miles from Marion
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,766
Avg net price $20,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,475
Out‑of‑state$19,475
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege 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 Marion

Marion is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). 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 $114,340 Cedar Rapids, IA $128,472
Computer Systems Analyst $81,510 Cedar Rapids, IA $91,584
Computer Network Architect $97,890 Cedar Rapids, IA $109,989
Database Administrator $82,310 Cedar Rapids, IA $92,483
Database Architect $124,040 IA statewide $139,371
Information Security Analyst $109,290 Cedar Rapids, IA $122,798
Computer Network Support Specialist $60,450 Cedar Rapids, IA $67,921
Computer User Support Specialist $58,330 Cedar Rapids, IA $65,539
Web Developer $60,700 Cedar Rapids, IA $68,202
Web and Digital Interface Designer $74,440 Cedar Rapids, IA $83,640
Computer and Information Systems Manager $129,910 Cedar Rapids, IA $145,966

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.

Marion at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,690 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,105 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Linn County 1,767 workers, 347 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Marion. The closest is Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Iowa (26.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Marion are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($129,910), Database Architect ($124,040), Software Developer ($114,340). 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 Cedar Rapids instead of Marion?

Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.2 miles from Marion 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 Marion an affordable place to study computer science?

Marion’s median household income of $87,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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 Marion

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

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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