Saint Ambrose University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Social Work Programs in Bettendorf, IA (2026)
Bettendorf, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $5,980 to $48,380 per year for indexed 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 social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $81,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Bettendorf
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Bettendorf. Distances are calculated from Bettendorf city center.
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.
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
University of Iowa
Published tuition$10,964 - $32,927
Online programsYes
Kirkwood Community College
Published tuition$5,980 - $14,797
Online programsYes
Loras College
Published tuition$38,298 - $48,380
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa social work page.
Social Work 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $58,640 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $65,814 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,920 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $66,128 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,830 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $66,027 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $81,000 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $90,909 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $66,300 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $74,411 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,790 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $44,658 |
| Community Health Worker | $46,650 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $52,357 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,297 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $102,917 | Census 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 |
| Social Work-related employment in Scott County | 2,057 workers, 396 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bettendorf-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- East Moline, IL – 5.6 mi away (21,135 pop)
- Moline, IL – 5.8 mi away (42,250 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 6.7 mi away (288,233 pop)
- Rock Island, IL – 8.6 mi away (38,210 pop)
- Clinton, IA – 22.7 mi away (30,930 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Bettendorf, IA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Bettendorf. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (5.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Loras College (65.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Bettendorf?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Bettendorf are: Social Worker, All Other ($81,000), Social and Community Service Manager ($66,300), Healthcare Social Worker ($58,920). 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 social work 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 social work?
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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Data verified: June 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.