Best Online Healthcare Programs in Jacksonville, IL (2026)

Jacksonville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Jacksonville has a population of about 17,490. Median household income is $62,615 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $117,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Jacksonville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Jacksonville. Distances are calculated from Jacksonville city center.

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

Healthcare Wages Near Jacksonville

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.

Jacksonville at a Glance

Other Jacksonville-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

• Springfield, IL – 30.9 mi away (160,570 pop)
• Alton, IL – 57.2 mi away (80,871 pop)
• Quincy, IL – 62.5 mi away (45,113 pop)
• Florissant, MO – 64.4 mi away (51,776 pop)
• Hazelwood, MO – 65.2 mi away (25,443 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Jacksonville, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Jacksonville. The closest is University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts in Springfield, IL (27.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis and Clark Community College (53.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Illinois are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($117,850), Epidemiologist ($102,720), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,270). Wages for Jacksonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Jacksonville?

Springfield, IL is 30.9 miles from Jacksonville and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jacksonville an affordable place to study healthcare?

Jacksonville’s median household income of $62,615 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville 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.