Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Bettendorf, IA (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant 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 medical assistant-related role is Medical Assistant at a median $44,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Bettendorf

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer medical assistant 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

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 2.6 miles from Bettendorf
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,008
Avg net price $26,439/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ross College-Davenport

Davenport, IA 3.8 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,898
Avg net price $20,254/yr
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  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 6.0 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,060
Avg net price $14,017/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA 63.2 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
50.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,882
Avg net price $12,347/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,420
Out‑of‑state$6,570
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  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 65.5 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,016
Avg net price $9,705/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 112.3 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,849
Avg net price $9,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA 129.1 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,010
Avg net price $8,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA 131.0 miles from Bettendorf
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,306
Avg net price $11,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,780
Out‑of‑state$7,770
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Medical Assistant 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)
Medical Assistant$44,700Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$50,168
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,270Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$44,074
Healthcare Support Worker$39,220Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$44,018

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 medical assistant schools are near Bettendorf, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Orion Technical College in Davenport, IA (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carl Sandburg College (40.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles near Bettendorf?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles near Bettendorf are: Medical Assistant ($44,700), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($39,270), Healthcare Support Worker ($39,220). 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 medical assistant 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 medical assistant?

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 25, 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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