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Best Online Biology Programs in Edwardsville, IL (2026)
Edwardsville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Edwardsville has a population of about 26,543. Median household income is $92,671 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $103,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Edwardsville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Edwardsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Edwardsville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois biology page.
Biology Wages Near Edwardsville
Edwardsville is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $103,410 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $108,738 |
| Biological Technician | $55,600 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,465 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $79,780 | IL statewide | $83,891 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $76,790 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $80,747 |
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.
Edwardsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,543 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,671 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Edwardsville-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Collinsville, IL – 8.0 mi away (24,635 pop)
- Granite City, IL – 8.6 mi away (28,908 pop)
- Alton, IL – 11.7 mi away (80,871 pop)
- O’Fallon, IL – 14.1 mi away (29,031 pop)
- East Saint Louis, IL – 14.4 mi away (26,922 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Edwardsville, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Edwardsville. The closest is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Missouri-St Louis (17.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Edwardsville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Edwardsville are: Medical Scientist ($103,410), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($79,780), Soil and Plant Scientist ($76,790). 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 Collinsville instead of Edwardsville?
Collinsville, IL is 8.0 miles from Edwardsville and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Edwardsville an affordable place to study biology?
Edwardsville’s median household income of $92,671 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edwardsville 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: August 10, 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.