Washington University in St Louis
Published tuition$62,982 - $83,476
Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Belleville, IL (2026)
Belleville, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $62,982 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. Belleville has a population of about 41,722. Median household income is $60,529 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $107,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Belleville
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Belleville. Distances are calculated from Belleville 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 Belleville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Missouri Baptist University
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois education page.
Education Wages Near Belleville
Belleville is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,130 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,331 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,650 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,775 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,180 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,384 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,600 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $67,928 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $107,640 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $113,186 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $104,940 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $110,347 |
| Tutor | $35,730 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,571 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,160 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $63,260 |
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.
Belleville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,722 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,529 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in St. Clair County | 1,463 workers, 63 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Belleville-Area Cities With Education Programs
- O’Fallon, IL – 6.8 mi away (29,031 pop)
- East Saint Louis, IL – 10.4 mi away (26,922 pop)
- Collinsville, IL – 11.2 mi away (24,635 pop)
- Saint Louis, MO – 16.3 mi away (2,096,990 pop)
- Granite City, IL – 16.6 mi away (28,908 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Belleville, IL?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Belleville. The closest is Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis, MO (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri Baptist University (27.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Belleville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Belleville are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($107,640), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,940), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in O’Fallon instead of Belleville?
O’Fallon, IL is 6.8 miles from Belleville and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Belleville an affordable place to study education?
Belleville’s median household income of $60,529 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Belleville 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.