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Best Military History Schools Near Marion, IA (2026)
Marion, Iowa is home to about 41,690 residents. Median household income is $87,105 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $77,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Marion
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa military history page.
Military History Wages Near Marion
Marion is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historians | N/A | IA statewide | – |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,040 | IA statewide | $86,562 |
| Curators | $53,830 | IA statewide | $60,483 |
| Archivists | $59,010 | IA statewide | $66,303 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $51,740 | IA statewide | $58,135 |
| Editors | $61,880 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $69,528 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $63,550 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $71,404 |
| Writers and Authors | $62,110 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $69,787 |
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.
Marion at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,690 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,105 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Marion-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Cedar Rapids, IA – 7.2 mi away (184,610 pop)
- Coralville, IA – 23.9 mi away (20,397 pop)
- Iowa City, IA – 27.0 mi away (116,891 pop)
- Waterloo, IA – 49.9 mi away (112,635 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 50.8 mi away (26,481 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Marion?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Marion are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,040), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($63,550), Writers and Authors ($62,110). 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 Cedar Rapids instead of Marion?
Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.2 miles from Marion and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Marion an affordable place to study military history?
Marion’s median household income of $87,105 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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.
Learn More About Military History Programs
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- Main Military History degree guide
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Data verified: September 7, 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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