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Best Military History Schools Near Marshalltown, IA (2026)
Marshalltown, Iowa is home to about 27,491 residents. 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 military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $77,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Marshalltown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa military history page.
Military History Wages Near Marshalltown
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Historians | N/A |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,040 |
| Curators | $53,830 |
| Archivists | $59,010 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $51,740 |
| Editors | $57,200 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $58,440 |
| Writers and Authors | $61,010 |
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) |
Other Marshalltown-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Ames, IA – 37.0 mi away (67,841 pop)
- Cedar Falls, IA – 40.8 mi away (41,390 pop)
- Ankeny, IA – 41.6 mi away (58,627 pop)
- Waterloo, IA – 42.5 mi away (112,635 pop)
- Johnston, IA – 48.2 mi away (21,114 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles in Iowa?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles in Iowa are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,040), Writers and Authors ($61,010), Archivists ($59,010). 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 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 Marshalltown an affordable place to study military history?
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.
Learn More About Military History Programs
- Is a Military History degree worth it?
- Main Military History degree guide
- Online Military History programs in Iowa
- Military History programs by state
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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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