Best Online Healthcare Programs in Muscatine, IA (2026)

Muscatine, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Muscatine has a population of about 23,567. Median household income is $59,332 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $101,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Muscatine

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Muscatine, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Muscatine 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 Muscatine. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 26.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,531
Avg net price $24,691/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 28.5 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 73.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 29.6 miles from Muscatine 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

#4

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 77.8 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,396
Avg net price $24,479/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Allen College

Waterloo, IA 100.8 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 93.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,261
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 105.0 miles from Muscatine 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

#7

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Des Moines, IA 132.9 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,234
Avg net price $26,924/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 134.3 miles from Muscatine BOC Score 72.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Muscatine

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$101,940
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$80,600
Medical Records Specialist$50,640
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$40,980
Healthcare Social Worker$63,050
Epidemiologist$79,880

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.


Muscatine at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,567Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,332Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Muscatine County1,744 workers, 166 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Muscatine, IA?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Muscatine 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 roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Iowa are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($101,940), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($80,600), Epidemiologist ($79,880). Wages for Muscatine workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Muscatine?

Rock Island, IL is 25.4 miles from Muscatine and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Muscatine an affordable place to study healthcare?

Muscatine’s median household income of $59,332 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muscatine 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 Muscatine

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

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.