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

Marshalltown, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,872 to $14,797 per year for indexed programs. Marshalltown has a population of about 27,491. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% 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 Marshalltown

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Marshalltown. Distances are calculated from Marshalltown city center.

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 Marshalltown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 39.9 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score54.6
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#2

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 42.7 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score50.0
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#3

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 64.7 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score56.3
Published tuition$5,980 - $14,797
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#4

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 73.4 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score56.2
Published tuition$4,872 - $14,774
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#5

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA 78.8 miles from Marshalltown BOC Score57.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa healthcare administration page.


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Marshalltown

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.


Marshalltown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Marshall County1,965 workers, 116 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Marshalltown. The closest is Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA (39.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Iowa Area Community College (78.8 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 Marshalltown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Marshalltown?

Ames, IA is 37.0 miles from Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Marshalltown’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown

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Data verified: June 11, 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.