Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Carbondale, IL (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Carbondale, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,340 to $9,592 per year for indexed programs. Carbondale has a population of about 21,813. Median household income is $29,670 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Advertising and Promotions Managers at a median $167,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Carbondale

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

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 134.0 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,989
Avg net price $12,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Millikin University

Decatur, IL 147.1 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,262
Avg net price $21,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL 173.1 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,054
Avg net price $14,355/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 177

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 275.1 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Aurora University

Aurora, IL 282.4 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,709
Avg net price $18,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Central College

Naperville, IL 285.9 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,123
Avg net price $21,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL 286.8 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,656
Avg net price $10,970/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 293.9 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,885
Avg net price $14,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing Wages Near Carbondale

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Marketing Managers $162,860
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,120
Web and Digital Interface Designers $85,710
Advertising and Promotions Managers $167,330
Public Relations Specialists $76,380
Writers and Authors $68,220
Advertising Sales Agents $66,290
Web Developers $84,820

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.

Carbondale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,813 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $29,670 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Carbondale, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Carbondale. The closest is Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO (33.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis and Clark Community College (99.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles in Illinois are: Advertising and Promotions Managers ($167,330), Marketing Managers ($162,860), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($85,710). Wages for Carbondale workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cape Girardeau instead of Carbondale?

Cape Girardeau, MO is 33.9 miles from Carbondale and has its own set of local digital marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Carbondale an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Carbondale’s median household income of $29,670 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carbondale 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 Carbondale

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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