Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Clinton, IA (2026)

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

Clinton, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Clinton has a population of about 24,425. Median household income is $57,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $143,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Clinton

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Clinton. Distances are calculated from Clinton 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 Clinton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 27.4 miles from Clinton BOC Score62.4
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#2

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 51.8 miles from Clinton BOC Score74.3
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#3

Carl Sandburg College

Galesburg, IL 60.3 miles from Clinton BOC Score64.8
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#4

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI 62.9 miles from Clinton BOC Score68.8
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#5

Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL 65.8 miles from Clinton BOC Score45.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Clinton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$119,710
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,500
Computer Network Architect$103,050
Computer Systems Analyst$95,920
Computer and Information Systems Manager$143,780
Computer Network Support Specialist$64,600
Computer User Support Specialist$58,810

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.

Clinton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,425Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Clinton County19 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Clinton, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Clinton. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (27.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rasmussen University-Illinois (65.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Iowa are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($143,780), Information Security Analyst ($119,710), Computer Network Architect ($103,050). Wages for Clinton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bettendorf instead of Clinton?

Bettendorf, IA is 22.7 miles from Clinton 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 Clinton an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Clinton’s median household income of $57,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton 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.

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