Best Online Education Programs in Clinton, IA (2026)

Clinton, Iowa has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Clinton has a population of about 24,425. Median household income is $57,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $104,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Clinton

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

#1

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 27.4 miles from Clinton 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

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 50.7 miles from Clinton BOC Score 43.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,190
Avg net price $23,386/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Loras College

Dubuque, IA 50.9 miles from Clinton BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $20,716/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 51.5 miles from Clinton BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,396
Avg net price $24,479/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 51.8 miles from Clinton 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

#6

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 61.2 miles from Clinton BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,460
Avg net price $23,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 68.6 miles from Clinton BOC Score 73.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 73.5 miles from Clinton BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Clinton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$61,200
Elementary School Teacher$60,580
Middle School Teacher$60,450
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$62,090
Education Administrator, K-12$104,260
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$89,320
Tutor$36,790
Educational and Career Counselor$56,540

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.


Clinton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,425Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Clinton County178 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Clinton, IA?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Clinton 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 education roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Iowa are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($104,260), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($89,320), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($62,090). Wages for Clinton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bettendorf instead of Clinton?

Bettendorf, IA is 22.7 miles from Clinton and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Clinton an affordable place to study education?

Clinton’s median household income of $57,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton 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 Clinton

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

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.