Best Government Contracting Schools Near Ottumwa, IA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ottumwa, Iowa is home to about 25,352 residents. Median household income is $56,994 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $121,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Ottumwa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting programs near Ottumwa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ottumwa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Government Contracting Wages Near Ottumwa

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Purchasing Managers $121,580
Management Analysts $85,530
Compliance Officers $75,620
Logisticians $78,740
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,470
Administrative Services Managers $116,920
Cost Estimators $76,040
General and Operations Managers $87,690

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.

Ottumwa at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,994 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles in Iowa are: Purchasing Managers ($121,580), Administrative Services Managers ($116,920), General and Operations Managers ($87,690). Wages for Ottumwa workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Coralville instead of Ottumwa?

Coralville, IA is 63.4 miles from Ottumwa and has its own set of local government contracting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ottumwa an affordable place to study government contracting?

Ottumwa’s median household income of $56,994 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa

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Data verified: September 7, 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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