Best Online Counseling Programs in Galesburg, IL (2026)

Galesburg, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $32,927 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 counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Galesburg

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

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

Counseling Wages Near Galesburg

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

Other Galesburg-Area Cities With Counseling Programs

• Moline, IL – 37.2 mi away (42,250 pop)
• Rock Island, IL – 37.5 mi away (38,210 pop)
• East Moline, IL – 39.3 mi away (21,135 pop)
• Burlington, IA – 40.3 mi away (29,124 pop)
• Peoria, IL – 42.1 mi away (265,218 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Galesburg. The closest is Bradley University in Peoria, IL (43.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois State University (77.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Illinois are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,380), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($62,420), Marriage and Family Therapist ($60,970). 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 counseling 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 counseling?

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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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.