Best Corrections Schools Near Galesburg, IL (2026)

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

Galesburg, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering corrections 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 corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $105,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Galesburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections 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

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

#2

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 169.9 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,884
Avg net price $10,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL 209.7 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,775
Avg net price $9,187/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL 244.1 miles from Galesburg
  • 2 year
37.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,763
Avg net price $11,437/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Corrections Wages Near Galesburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer$79,190
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$74,390
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers$105,450
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$100,520

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 corrections schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering corrections programs near Galesburg. The closest is Eureka College in Eureka, IL (60.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sauk Valley Community College (72.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Illinois are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($105,450), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($100,520), Correctional Officer and Jailer ($79,190). 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 corrections 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 corrections?

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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