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

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.

#1

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 57.1 miles from Burlington 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 60.6 miles from Burlington 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 68.1 miles from Burlington 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

#4

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 81.5 miles from Burlington 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 128.0 miles from Burlington 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

#6

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 143.3 miles from Burlington 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

#7

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 144.6 miles from Burlington 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

#8

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA 167.0 miles from Burlington 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

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Burlington

OccupationMedian 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

MetricValueSource
Population23,800Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,274Census 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 County3,232 workers, 204 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Burlington 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 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: 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.