Indiana State University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Charleston, IL (2026)
Charleston, Illinois has 4 accredited schools offering education programs. Charleston has a population of about 17,212. Median household income is $49,057 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $113,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Charleston
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Charleston. Distances are calculated from Charleston 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 Charleston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Vincennes University
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Online programsYes
Illinois State University
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Online programsYes
Purdue University-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois education page.
Education Wages Near Charleston
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $79,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $76,110 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,560 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $113,360 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $99,770 |
| Tutor | $37,400 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $62,420 |
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.
Charleston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,212 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,057 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Coles County | 39 workers, 8 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Charleston-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Terre Haute, IN – 42.8 mi away (92,841 pop)
- Urbana, IL – 43.3 mi away (42,014 pop)
- Champaign, IL – 43.8 mi away (155,368 pop)
- Decatur, IL – 47.7 mi away (89,653 pop)
- Danville, IL – 54.5 mi away (48,785 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Charleston, IL?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Charleston. The closest is Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN (41.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Purdue University-Main Campus (93.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles in Illinois?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Illinois are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($113,360), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($99,770), Secondary School Teacher ($79,990). Wages for Charleston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Terre Haute instead of Charleston?
Terre Haute, IN is 42.8 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study education?
Charleston’s median household income of $49,057 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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- Education programs by state
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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.