Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Ottumwa, IA (2026)

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

Ottumwa, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering digital forensics programs. Ottumwa has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $56,994 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $119,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Ottumwa

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

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 78.0 miles from Ottumwa
  • 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

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 101.9 miles from Ottumwa
  • 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

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#3

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA 137.0 miles from Ottumwa
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 226.4 miles from Ottumwa
  • 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 Ottumwa

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Information Security Analysts $119,710
Computer Occupations, All Other $107,340
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,560
Forensic Science Technicians $67,060
Computer Systems Analysts $95,920
Computer Network Support Specialists $64,600
Private Detectives and Investigators $41,110
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,500

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.

Ottumwa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,994 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Ottumwa. The closest is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA (78.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Des Moines Area Community College (78.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles in Iowa are: Information Security Analysts ($119,710), Computer Occupations, All Other ($107,340), Computer Systems Analysts ($95,920). Wages for Ottumwa workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Coralville instead of Ottumwa?

Coralville, IA is 63.4 miles from Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Ottumwa’s median household income of $56,994 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ottumwa:

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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