Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice 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 Iowa, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $147,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Bettendorf

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Bettendorf. Distances are calculated from Bettendorf city center.

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

Criminal Justice 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.

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

Other Bettendorf-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs

• East Moline, IL – 5.6 mi away (21,135 pop)
• Moline, IL – 5.8 mi away (42,250 pop)
• Davenport, IA – 6.7 mi away (288,233 pop)
• Rock Island, IL – 8.6 mi away (38,210 pop)
• Clinton, IA – 22.7 mi away (30,930 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sauk Valley Community College (48.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Bettendorf are: Judge or Magistrate ($147,510), Attorney ($124,850), Information Security Analyst ($108,280). 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 criminal justice 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 criminal justice?

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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Data verified: June 11, 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.