Best Online Business Administration Programs in Freeport, IL (2026)

Freeport, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,696 to $25,508 per year for indexed programs. Freeport has a population of about 23,636. Median household income is $48,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $165,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Freeport

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

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 Freeport. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Highland Community College

Freeport, IL 1.8 miles from Freeport BOC Score54.8
Published tuition$4,696 - $12,397
Online programsYes

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#2

Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL 27.7 miles from Freeport BOC Score45.8
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#3

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

Rockford, IL 31.2 miles from Freeport BOC Score44.8
Published tuition$16,699 - $25,508
Online programsYes

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#4

Rockford University

Rockford, IL 31.6 miles from Freeport BOC Score38.4
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#5

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL 32.7 miles from Freeport BOC Score59.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Freeport

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$103,570
Administrative Services Manager$106,860
Financial Manager$165,880
Human Resources Manager$151,370
Management Analyst$104,270
Project Management Specialist$103,470
Accountant or Auditor$80,230
Training and Development Specialist$67,380
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$69,010

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.


Freeport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,636Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,181Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Stephenson County142 workers, 35 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Freeport, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Freeport. The closest is Highland Community College in Freeport, IL (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sauk Valley Community College (32.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Illinois are: Financial Manager ($165,880), Human Resources Manager ($151,370), Administrative Services Manager ($106,860). Wages for Freeport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockford instead of Freeport?

Rockford, IL is 29.3 miles from Freeport and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Freeport an affordable place to study business administration?

Freeport’s median household income of $48,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Freeport 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.