Best Electrical Engineering Schools Near Galesburg, IL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Galesburg, Illinois has 3 accredited schools offering electrical engineering 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 electrical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $163,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Electrical Engineering Schools to Galesburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer electrical engineering programs near Galesburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Galesburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL 37.1 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,163
Avg net price $12,937/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 43.4 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,852
Avg net price $22,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL 107.6 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,808
Avg net price $13,391/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL 127.0 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,054
Avg net price $14,355/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 177

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 127.6 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Central College

Naperville, IL 129.1 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,123
Avg net price $21,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL 150.4 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,346
Avg net price $14,889/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL 154.3 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,989
Avg net price $12,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois electrical engineering page.

Electrical Engineering Wages Near Galesburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Electrical Engineers $107,860
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,390
Computer Hardware Engineers $133,220
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,510
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $68,310
Architectural and Engineering Managers $163,610
Mechanical Engineers $102,680
Engineers, All Other $111,930

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited electrical engineering schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering electrical engineering programs near Galesburg. The closest is Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL (37.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Iowa (77.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying electrical engineering roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying electrical engineering-related roles in Illinois are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($163,610), Computer Hardware Engineers ($133,220), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($129,390). 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 electrical engineering 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 electrical engineering?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Galesburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Galesburg:

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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