Best Business Development Schools Near Galesburg, IL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Galesburg, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering business development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,200 to $51,141 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 business development-related role is Sales Manager at a median $155,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Business Development Schools to Galesburg

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

Spoon River College

Canton, IL 33.3 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,386
Avg net price $3,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL 36.6 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,253
Avg net price $6,944/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 43.4 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,852
Avg net price $22,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby, IL 70.8 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,810
Avg net price $2,232/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,200
Out‑of‑state$16,385
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  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL 72.3 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,458
Avg net price $8,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL 117.8 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
49.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,158
Avg net price $5,242/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL 120.2 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,889
Avg net price $1,672/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,530
Out‑of‑state$13,800
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Parkland College

Champaign, IL 123.3 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,320
Avg net price $8,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Business Development Wages Near Galesburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Sales Manager$155,280
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing$73,510
General and Operations Manager$103,570
Management Analyst$104,270

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

MetricValueSource
Population29,653Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,213Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business development schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business development programs near Galesburg. The closest is Spoon River College in Canton, IL (33.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois Valley Community College (70.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business development-related roles in Illinois are: Sales Manager ($155,280), Management Analyst ($104,270), General and Operations Manager ($103,570). 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 business development 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 business development?

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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Other Programs Available in Galesburg

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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