Best Online Accounting Programs in Galesburg, IL (2026)

Galesburg, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $17,251 per year for indexed programs. Galesburg has a population of about 29,653. Median household income is $45,213 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $165,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Galesburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Galesburg. Distances are calculated from Galesburg city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near Galesburg

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.

Galesburg at a Glance

Other Galesburg-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Moline, IL – 37.2 mi away (42,250 pop)
• Rock Island, IL – 37.5 mi away (38,210 pop)
• East Moline, IL – 39.3 mi away (21,135 pop)
• Burlington, IA – 40.3 mi away (29,124 pop)
• Peoria, IL – 42.1 mi away (265,218 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Galesburg. The closest is Black Hawk College in Moline, IL (36.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sauk Valley Community College (72.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Illinois are: Financial Manager ($165,880), Financial Analyst ($101,180), Budget Analyst ($94,880). Wages for Galesburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Moline instead of Galesburg?

Moline, IL is 37.2 miles from Galesburg and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Galesburg an affordable place to study accounting?

Galesburg’s median household income of $45,213 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galesburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.