Best Online Accounting Programs in Peoria, IL (2026)

Peoria, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $17,251 per year for indexed programs. Peoria has a population of about 112,126. Median household income is $58,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Peoria, IL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $155,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Peoria

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Peoria

Peoria is part of the Peoria, IL metro area (BLS area code 37900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

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.

Peoria at a Glance

Other Peoria-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• East Peoria, IL – 6.6 mi away (22,939 pop)
• Pekin, IL – 12.7 mi away (33,038 pop)
• Normal, IL – 36.5 mi away (54,264 pop)
• Bloomington, IL – 38.9 mi away (135,015 pop)
• Galesburg, IL – 42.1 mi away (34,620 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Peoria, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Peoria. The closest is Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Richland Community College (70.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Peoria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Peoria are: Financial Manager ($155,840), Budget Analyst ($94,880), Financial Analyst ($83,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in East Peoria instead of Peoria?

East Peoria, IL is 6.6 miles from Peoria 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 Peoria an affordable place to study accounting?

Peoria’s median household income of $58,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peoria 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.