Loyola University Chicago
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Best Online Education Programs in Hoffman Estates, IL (2026)
Hoffman Estates, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $20,325 to $47,066 per year for indexed programs. Hoffman Estates has a population of about 51,186. Median household income is $109,683 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $128,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Hoffman Estates
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Hoffman Estates. Distances are calculated from Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
DePaul University
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Online programsYes
Trinity Christian College
Published tuition$20,325 - $47,066
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Chicago State University
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Online programsYes
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois education page.
Education Wages Near Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). 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 | $98,970 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $95,531 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,666 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,000 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,290 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,350 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,218 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $128,780 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $124,305 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,070 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $97,558 |
| Tutor | $38,100 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,776 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,730 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $62,481 |
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.
Hoffman Estates at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,186 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $109,683 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Cook County | 87,382 workers, 2,202 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hoffman Estates-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Streamwood, IL – 3.4 mi away (40,166 pop)
- Schaumburg, IL – 3.9 mi away (74,446 pop)
- Hanover Park, IL – 5.7 mi away (38,044 pop)
- Rolling Meadows, IL – 6.3 mi away (24,021 pop)
- Palatine, IL – 6.5 mi away (68,766 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Hoffman Estates, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Hoffman Estates. The closest is Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL (25.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (61.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Hoffman Estates?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Hoffman Estates are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($128,780), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,070), Secondary School Teacher ($98,970). 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 Streamwood instead of Hoffman Estates?
Streamwood, IL is 3.4 miles from Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates an affordable place to study education?
Hoffman Estates’s median household income of $109,683 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hoffman Estates 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.