Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,696 to $12,397 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 healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $103,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Bettendorf

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration 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

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 2.6 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 64.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,008
Avg net price $26,439/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 6.0 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 47.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $14,017/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 65.5 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 56.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,016
Avg net price $9,705/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 105.7 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 56.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,507
Avg net price $10,693/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

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

#6

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 112.3 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 54.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,849
Avg net price $9,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA 131.0 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 56.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,306
Avg net price $11,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,780
Out‑of‑state$7,770
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 162.2 miles from Bettendorf BOC Score 50.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,018
Avg net price $11,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration 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)
Medical and Health Services Manager$99,490Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$111,661
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$62,480Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$70,123
Administrative Services Manager$103,680Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$116,364
Compliance Officer$74,590Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$83,715
Medical Records Specialist$45,560Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$51,134
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,270Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$44,074

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
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Scott County13,146 workers, 894 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Bettendorf are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Bettendorf are: Administrative Services Manager ($103,680), Medical and Health Services Manager ($99,490), Compliance Officer ($74,590). 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 healthcare administration 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 healthcare administration?

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

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.