Best Medical Assistant Schools Near Muscatine, IA (2026)

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

Muscatine, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs. Muscatine has a population of about 23,567. Median household income is $59,332 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning medical assistant-related role is Medical Assistant at a median $45,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Medical Assistant Schools to Muscatine

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

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport, IA 26.4 miles from Muscatine
  • 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

#2

Ross College-Davenport

Davenport, IA 28.5 miles from Muscatine
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Orion Technical College

Davenport, IA 29.6 miles from Muscatine
  • 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

#4

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA 42.1 miles from Muscatine
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA 45.9 miles from Muscatine
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA 95.1 miles from Muscatine
  • 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 103.3 miles from Muscatine
  • 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 127.0 miles from Muscatine
  • 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 Muscatine

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Medical Assistant$45,480
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$40,980
Healthcare Support Worker$44,720

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.

Muscatine at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,567Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,332Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical assistant schools are near Muscatine, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical assistant programs near Muscatine. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (26.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Black Hawk College (32.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical assistant roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical assistant-related roles in Iowa are: Medical Assistant ($45,480), Healthcare Support Worker ($44,720), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($40,980). Wages for Muscatine workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Muscatine?

Rock Island, IL is 25.4 miles from Muscatine 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 Muscatine an affordable place to study medical assistant?

Muscatine’s median household income of $59,332 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muscatine 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 Muscatine

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

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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