Best FinTech Schools Near Clinton, IA (2026)

Clinton, Iowa has 22 accredited schools offering financial technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,920 to $52,660 per year for indexed 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 financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $114,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Financial Technology Schools to Clinton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology 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

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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 73.5 miles from Clinton 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 105.2 miles from Clinton 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 122.9 miles from Clinton 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

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA 129.8 miles from Clinton BOC Score 33.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,936
Avg net price $22,601/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Financial Technology Wages Near Clinton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$92,370
Software Developer$114,890
Data Scientist$95,830

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Clinton, IA?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Clinton. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (27.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rasmussen University-Illinois (70.1 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Iowa are: Software Developer ($114,890), Data Scientist ($95,830), Financial and Investment Analyst ($92,370). 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 financial technology 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 financial technology?

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: August 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.