Best Online Finance Programs in Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed 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 finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Bettendorf

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance 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.

#1

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 5.7 miles from Bettendorf 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

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 54.9 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,460
Avg net price $23,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 55.2 miles from Bettendorf 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Loras College

Dubuque, IA 65.7 miles from Bettendorf 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 67.8 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,787
Avg net price $20,168/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 111.0 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 42.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,766
Avg net price $20,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,475
Out‑of‑state$19,475
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 121.2 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 68.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 161.7 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 51.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,824
Avg net price $21,774/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Personal Financial Advisor$124,540Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$139,776
Financial and Investment Analyst$105,850Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$118,799
Loan Officer$75,380Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$84,602
Financial Manager$139,150Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$156,173

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

MetricValueSource
Population39,297Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$102,917Census 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 finance schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Augustana College in Rock Island, IL (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Iowa (55.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Bettendorf are: Financial Manager ($139,150), Personal Financial Advisor ($124,540), Financial and Investment Analyst ($105,850). 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 finance 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 finance?

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

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Data verified: July 30, 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.