Best Human Services Schools Near Marshalltown, IA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marshalltown, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs, with tuition ranging from $47,656 to $61,227 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 human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $65,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Marshalltown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Marshalltown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown. 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

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 40.2 miles from Marshalltown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,849
Avg net price $9,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA 42.7 miles from Marshalltown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,018
Avg net price $11,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 45.8 miles from Marshalltown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,824
Avg net price $21,774/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA 51.8 miles from Marshalltown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,936
Avg net price $22,601/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 57.3 miles from Marshalltown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,274
Avg net price $21,936/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA 73.3 miles from Marshalltown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,507
Avg net price $10,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA 73.4 miles from Marshalltown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,046
Avg net price $9,328/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA 78.4 miles from Marshalltown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,462
Avg net price $10,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,653
Out‑of‑state$9,551
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Human Services Wages Near Marshalltown

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant $42,480
Social and Community Service Manager $65,940
Child, Family and School Social Worker $52,250
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor $60,880

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.

Marshalltown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,491 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,854 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Marshalltown, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Marshalltown. The closest is Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA (40.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Simpson College (57.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Iowa are: Social and Community Service Manager ($65,940), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($60,880), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($52,250). 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 human services 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 human services?

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

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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