Best Security Management Schools Near Burlington, IA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Burlington, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering security management programs, with tuition ranging from $4,800 to $12,150 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning security management-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $119,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Security Management Schools to Burlington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer security management programs near Burlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burlington 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 security management page.

Security Management Wages Near Burlington

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers$56,410
Information Security Analyst$119,710
Facilities Manager$99,010
Security Guard$37,080

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.

Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,800Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,274Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited security management schools are near Burlington, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering security management programs near Burlington. The closest is Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL (84.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois Central College (84.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying security management roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying security management-related roles in Iowa are: Information Security Analyst ($119,710), Facilities Manager ($99,010), First-Line Supervisor of Protective Service Workers ($56,410). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?

Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington and has its own set of local security management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Burlington an affordable place to study security management?

Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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