University of Northern Iowa
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Best Online Education Programs in Marshalltown, IA (2026)
Marshalltown, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering education programs. Marshalltown has a population of about 27,491. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% 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 Marshalltown
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Marshalltown. Distances are calculated from Marshalltown city center.
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 Marshalltown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
William Penn University
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Mount Mercy University
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Upper Iowa University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa education page.
Education Wages Near Marshalltown
| Occupation | Median 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.
Marshalltown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,854 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Marshall County | 62 workers, 9 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Marshalltown-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Ames, IA – 37.0 mi away (67,841 pop)
- Cedar Falls, IA – 40.8 mi away (41,390 pop)
- Ankeny, IA – 41.6 mi away (58,627 pop)
- Waterloo, IA – 42.5 mi away (112,635 pop)
- Johnston, IA – 48.2 mi away (21,114 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Marshalltown, IA?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Marshalltown. The closest is University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA (40.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Upper Iowa University (79.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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 Marshalltown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Marshalltown?
Ames, IA is 37.0 miles from Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown an affordable place to study education?
Marshalltown’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshalltown 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Online Education programs in Iowa
- Education programs by state
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Data verified: June 11, 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.