Best Spanish Schools Near Ankeny, IA (2026)

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

Ankeny, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs, with tuition ranging from $47,656 to $61,227 per year for indexed programs. Ankeny has a population of about 70,542. Median household income is $106,603 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $79,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Ankeny

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

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 7.5 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,824
Avg net price $21,774/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA 9.1 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,901
Avg net price $29,127/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 25.1 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,274
Avg net price $21,936/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central College

Pella, IA 41.8 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,317
Avg net price $23,377/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA 45.5 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
72.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,830
Avg net price $17,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 79.9 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,177
Avg net price $15,901/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,936
Out‑of‑state$21,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA 89.7 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,201
Avg net price $32,908/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 101.7 miles from Ankeny
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Ankeny

Ankeny is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area (BLS area code 19780). 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)
Interpreters and Translators $55,400 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $60,414
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,880 IA statewide $87,110
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,480 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $68,135
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,980 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,499
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $48,010 IA statewide $52,356
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $75,960 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $82,835
Writers and Authors $63,010 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $68,713
Human Resources Specialists $71,600 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $78,081

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.

Ankeny at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 70,542 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $106,603 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 53.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Ankeny, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Ankeny. The closest is Grand View University in Des Moines, IA (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grinnell College (45.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Ankeny?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Ankeny are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($79,880), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($75,960), Human Resources Specialists ($71,600). 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 Johnston instead of Ankeny?

Johnston, IA is 6.6 miles from Ankeny and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ankeny an affordable place to study spanish?

Ankeny’s median household income of $106,603 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ankeny 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 Ankeny

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

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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