Best Healthcare Administration Schools Near Burlington, IA

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Burlington, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $116,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Burlington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Burlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burlington 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 Burlington. 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

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 60.6 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
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: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 86.9 miles from Burlington
  • 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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#3

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 118.9 miles from Burlington
  • 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

#4

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA 141.0 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,234
Avg net price $26,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 142.4 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
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: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 144.6 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.5 BOC Score
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: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center

West Des Moines, IA 148.9 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 155.5 miles from Burlington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Burlington

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager $101,940
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar $80,600
Administrative Services Manager $116,920
Compliance Officer $75,620
Medical Records Specialist $50,640
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $40,980

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,800 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,274 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Des Moines County 3,232 workers, 204 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Burlington. The closest is Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL (32.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Black Hawk College (58.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Iowa are: Administrative Services Manager ($116,920), Medical and Health Services Manager ($101,940), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($80,600). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?

Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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 Burlington

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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