Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Sioux City, IA (2026)

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

Sioux City, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs. Sioux City has a population of about 85,651. Median household income is $65,473 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $119,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Sioux City

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

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA 42.1 miles from Sioux City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,559
Avg net price $25,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA 61.0 miles from Sioux City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,156
Avg net price $18,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA 89.9 miles from Sioux City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,793
Avg net price $14,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA 100.5 miles from Sioux City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $13,933/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA 111.4 miles from Sioux City
  • 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

#6

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 143.9 miles from Sioux City
  • 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

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 153.5 miles from Sioux City
  • 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

#8

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 164.9 miles from Sioux City
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa digital marketing page.

Digital Marketing Wages Near Sioux City

Sioux City is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area (BLS area code 43580). 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 $119,410 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $138,046
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,230 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $65,006
Web and Digital Interface Designers $69,060 IA statewide $79,838
Advertising and Promotions Managers $108,890 IA statewide $125,884
Public Relations Specialists $64,770 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $74,879
Writers and Authors $61,010 IA statewide $70,532
Advertising Sales Agents $60,130 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $69,514
Web Developers $64,210 IA statewide $74,231

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.

Sioux City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 85,651 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,473 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Sioux City, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Sioux City. The closest is Dordt University in Sioux Center, IA (42.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Metropolitan Community College Area (84.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles near Sioux City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near Sioux City are: Marketing Managers ($119,410), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($108,890), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($69,060). 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 Norfolk instead of Sioux City?

Norfolk, NE is 61.6 miles from Sioux City 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 Sioux City an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Sioux City’s median household income of $65,473 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux City 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 Sioux City

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

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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