Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bettendorf

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

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.

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

Cybersecurity 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)
Information Security Analyst	$108,280	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$121,526
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$83,820	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$94,074
Computer Network Architect	$108,530	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$121,807
Computer Systems Analyst	$89,500	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$100,449
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$159,590	Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$179,113
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

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
Cybersecurity-related employment in Scott County	754 workers, 219 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Bettendorf-Area Cities With Cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Spoon River College (74.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bettendorf are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,590), Computer Network Architect ($108,530), 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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity?

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

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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.

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