Best Higher Education Administration Schools Near Clinton, IA

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Clinton, Iowa has 3 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs, with tuition ranging from $35,860 to $50,903 per year for indexed programs. Clinton has a population of about 24,425. Median household income is $57,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning higher education administration-related role is Education Administrators, All Other at a median $92,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Higher Education Administration Schools to Clinton

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

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 68.0 miles from Clinton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 175.6 miles from Clinton
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Higher Education Administration Wages Near Clinton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,320
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,540
Instructional Coordinators $74,970
Training and Development Specialists $66,110
Education Administrators, All Other $92,970
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,090
Social and Community Service Managers $65,940
Human Resources Specialists $66,710

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.

Clinton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,425 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited higher education administration schools are near Clinton, IA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs near Clinton. The closest is University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA (68.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edgewood College (93.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying higher education administration roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying higher education administration-related roles in Iowa are: Education Administrators, All Other ($92,970), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($89,320), Instructional Coordinators ($74,970). Wages for Clinton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bettendorf instead of Clinton?

Bettendorf, IA is 22.7 miles from Clinton and has its own set of local higher education administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Clinton an affordable place to study higher education administration?

Clinton’s median household income of $57,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton 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 Clinton

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Data verified: September 5, 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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