Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Muscatine, IA (2026)

Muscatine, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $14,952 to $27,828 per year for indexed programs. Muscatine has a population of about 23,567. Median household income is $59,332 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% 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 Muscatine

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Muscatine, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Muscatine 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 Muscatine. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 26.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 77.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 74.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 133.0 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 50.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,018
Avg net price $11,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 139.4 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 76.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA 160.0 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 57.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,462
Avg net price $10,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,653
Out‑of‑state$9,551
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA 183.0 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 36.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,165
Avg net price $19,693/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,978
Out‑of‑state$25,978
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA 245.3 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 48.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,793
Avg net price $14,629/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Muscatine

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.


Muscatine at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,567Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,332Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Muscatine County222 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Muscatine, IA?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Muscatine are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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 Muscatine workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Muscatine?

Rock Island, IL is 25.4 miles from Muscatine 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 Muscatine an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Muscatine’s median household income of $59,332 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muscatine 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 Muscatine

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Data verified: July 23, 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.