Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Bettendorf, IA (2026)

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

Bettendorf, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering digital marketing 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 marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $141,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Bettendorf

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing 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

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 105.9 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,507
Avg net price $10,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 112.4 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,849
Avg net price $9,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 121.1 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,177
Avg net price $15,901/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,936
Out‑of‑state$21,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 160.4 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,274
Avg net price $21,936/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 164.1 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 166.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Graceland University-Lamoni

Lamoni, IA 191.2 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,361
Avg net price $18,504/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing 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)
Marketing Managers $141,300 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $158,586
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,590 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,348
Web and Digital Interface Designers $68,680 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $77,082
Advertising and Promotions Managers $108,890 IA statewide $122,211
Public Relations Specialists $62,880 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $70,572
Writers and Authors $61,010 IA statewide $68,474
Advertising Sales Agents $54,180 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $60,808
Web Developers $62,520 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $70,168

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 marketing schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL (91.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rock Valley College (91.8 miles).

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near Bettendorf are: Marketing Managers ($141,300), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($108,890), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($71,590). 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 marketing 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 marketing?

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

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

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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