Saint Ambrose University
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Best Online Education Programs in Galesburg, IL (2026)
Galesburg, Illinois has 4 accredited schools offering education 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $113,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Galesburg
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Galesburg. Distances are calculated from Galesburg 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 Galesburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Illinois State University
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Culver-Stockton College
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Mount Mercy University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois education page.
Education Wages Near Galesburg
| 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.
Galesburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,653 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,213 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Galesburg-Area Cities With Education 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 education schools are near Galesburg, IL?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Galesburg. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (42.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Mercy University (98.3 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 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 education 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 education?
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.
Learn More About Education Programs
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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.