Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bettendorf, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering digital forensics 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 digital forensics-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $110,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Bettendorf

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

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 5.9 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $14,017/yr
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  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 162.2 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,018
Avg net price $11,171/yr
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  • Programs offered: 89

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#3

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA 201.6 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,046
Avg net price $9,328/yr
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  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 307.9 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,473
Avg net price $8,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Forensics 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 Analysts $108,280 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $121,526
Computer Occupations, All Other $110,640 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $124,175
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,180 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $89,989
Forensic Science Technicians $67,060 IA statewide $75,264
Computer Systems Analysts $89,500 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $100,449
Computer Network Support Specialists $68,400 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $76,768
Private Detectives and Investigators $39,960 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $44,848
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,820 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $94,074

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Iowa Community College District (5.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Bettendorf are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($110,640), Information Security Analysts ($108,280), Computer Systems Analysts ($89,500). 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 digital forensics 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 digital forensics?

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: September 7, 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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