University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Best Online Education Programs in Loves Park, IL (2026)
Loves Park, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $20,325 to $47,066 per year for indexed programs. Loves Park has a population of about 23,185. Median household income is $58,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rockford, IL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $99,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Loves Park
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Loves Park. Distances are calculated from Loves Park 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 Loves Park. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Loyola University Chicago
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Online programsYes
DePaul University
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Online programsYes
Trinity Christian College
Published tuition$20,325 - $47,066
Online programs--
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois education page.
Education Wages Near Loves Park
Loves Park is part of the Rockford, IL metro area (BLS area code 40420). 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 | $78,500 | Rockford, IL | $85,141 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,200 | Rockford, IL | $69,631 |
| Middle School Teacher | $76,920 | Rockford, IL | $83,427 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,560 | IL statewide | $66,768 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $99,980 | Rockford, IL | $108,438 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $99,770 | IL statewide | $108,210 |
| Tutor | $31,200 | Rockford, IL | $33,839 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $62,610 | Rockford, IL | $67,907 |
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.
Loves Park at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,185 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,633 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Winnebago County | 1,585 workers, 72 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Loves Park-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Machesney Park, IL – 2.6 mi away (22,873 pop)
- Rockford, IL – 6.3 mi away (286,727 pop)
- Belvidere, IL – 8.8 mi away (25,070 pop)
- Beloit, WI – 12.9 mi away (63,470 pop)
- Janesville, WI – 24.1 mi away (70,299 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Loves Park, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Loves Park. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI (37.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Platteville (80.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Loves Park?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Loves Park are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($99,980), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($99,770), Secondary School Teacher ($78,500). 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 Machesney Park instead of Loves Park?
Machesney Park, IL is 2.6 miles from Loves Park 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 Loves Park an affordable place to study education?
Loves Park’s median household income of $58,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Loves Park 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.