Best International Business Schools Near Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bettendorf, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering international business programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Bettendorf has a population of about 39,297. Median household income is $102,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning international business-related role is Sales Manager at a median $128,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Business Schools to Bettendorf

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

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 5.6 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
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: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 55.2 miles from Bettendorf
  • 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

#3

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 67.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 161.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 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

#5

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 164.1 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 166.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 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

#7

Dordt University

Sioux Center, IA 308.9 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,559
Avg net price $25,807/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA 312.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,475
Avg net price $23,907/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Business Wages Near Bettendorf

Bettendorf is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$91,140Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$102,290
Management Analyst$93,530Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$104,972
Sales Manager$128,420Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$144,130

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.

Bettendorf at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,297Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$102,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited international business schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering international business programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coe College (67.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international business roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international business-related roles near Bettendorf are: Sales Manager ($128,420), Management Analyst ($93,530), General and Operations Manager ($91,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in East Moline instead of Bettendorf?

East Moline, IL is 5.6 miles from Bettendorf and has its own set of local international business programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bettendorf an affordable place to study international business?

Bettendorf’s median household income of $102,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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