Best General Studies Schools Near Muscatine, IA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Muscatine, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Muscatine has a population of about 23,567. Median household income is $59,332 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $87,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Muscatine

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 26.6 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
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: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 29.5 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
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: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 39.4 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
45.8 BOC Score
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 50.2 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
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: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Maharishi International University

Fairfield, IA 54.4 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,981
Avg net price $14,956/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 76.9 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,190
Avg net price $23,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 77.8 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,396
Avg net price $24,479/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA 82.2 miles from Muscatine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,936
Avg net price $22,601/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Muscatine

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $87,690
Management Analysts $85,530
Human Resources Specialists $66,710
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,390
Writers and Authors $61,010
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,200
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,400
Social and Community Service Managers $65,940

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.

Muscatine at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,567 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,332 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Muscatine, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Muscatine. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (26.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cornell College (39.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Iowa are: General and Operations Managers ($87,690), Management Analysts ($85,530), Human Resources Specialists ($66,710). Wages for Muscatine workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Muscatine?

Rock Island, IL is 25.4 miles from Muscatine and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Muscatine an affordable place to study general studies?

Muscatine’s median household income of $59,332 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muscatine 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 Muscatine

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

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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