Best Online Finance Programs in Marshalltown, IA (2026)

Marshalltown, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $9,936 to $22,278 per year for indexed 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 finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Marshalltown

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

#1

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 37.9 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score 76.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 40.2 miles from Marshalltown 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

#3

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 45.9 miles from Marshalltown 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 48.7 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score 72.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 64.3 miles from Marshalltown 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 75.6 miles from Marshalltown 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

#7

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 76.4 miles from Marshalltown 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

#8

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 79.2 miles from Marshalltown 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

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


Finance Wages Near Marshalltown

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$92,310
Financial and Investment Analyst$92,370
Loan Officer$83,670
Financial Manager$133,320

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

MetricValueSource
Population27,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Marshalltown, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Marshalltown. The closest is Iowa State University in Ames, IA (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Mercy University (64.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in Iowa are: Financial Manager ($133,320), Financial and Investment Analyst ($92,370), Personal Financial Advisor ($92,310). 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 finance 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 finance?

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.


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Other Programs Available in Marshalltown

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

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.