Best Online Human Resources Programs in Clinton, IA (2026)

Clinton, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 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 human resources-related role is Human Resources Manager at a median $126,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Human Resources Schools to Clinton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human resources 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.

#1

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 24.5 miles from Clinton 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

#2

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 27.4 miles from Clinton 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

#3

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Davenport, IA 27.6 miles from Clinton BOC Score 58.7
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,483
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Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 50.7 miles from Clinton BOC Score 43.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,190
Avg net price $23,386/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Loras College

Dubuque, IA 50.9 miles from Clinton BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $20,716/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA 51.5 miles from Clinton 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

#8

Emmaus Bible College

Dubuque, IA 51.8 miles from Clinton BOC Score 74.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,631
Avg net price $13,186/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Human Resources Wages Near Clinton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Human Resources Specialist$66,710
Human Resources Manager$126,370
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$67,160
Training and Development Specialist$66,110

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

MetricValueSource
Population24,425Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,493Census 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 human resources schools are near Clinton, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human resources programs near Clinton. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (27.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College (68.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human resources roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human resources-related roles in Iowa are: Human Resources Manager ($126,370), Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist ($67,160), Human Resources Specialist ($66,710). 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 human resources 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 human resources?

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

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.