Best Software Engineering Schools Near Marshalltown, IA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Marshalltown, Iowa has 2 accredited schools offering software engineering programs. Marshalltown has a population of about 27,491. 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 software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $143,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Marshalltown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering 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.

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 Marshalltown. 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

Iowa State University

Ames, IA 38.1 miles from Marshalltown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,386
Avg net price $18,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 169

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA 51.8 miles from Marshalltown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,936
Avg net price $22,601/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA 173.8 miles from Marshalltown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 80%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,802
Avg net price $25,907/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,710
Out‑of‑state$36,710
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa software engineering page.

Software Engineering Wages Near Marshalltown

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Software Developers $114,890
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,590
Computer Programmers $79,180
Web Developers $64,210
Computer and Information Systems Managers $143,780
Computer Occupations, All Other $107,340
Computer Network Architects $103,050
Computer Systems Analysts $95,920

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software engineering schools are near Marshalltown, IA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering software engineering programs near Marshalltown. The closest is Iowa State University in Ames, IA (38.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Penn University (51.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in Iowa are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($143,780), Software Developers ($114,890), Computer Occupations, All Other ($107,340). 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 software engineering 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 software engineering?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Marshalltown

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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