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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Jacksonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Quincy University

Quincy, IL 63.0 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 44.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,369
Avg net price $20,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Quincy, IL 64.1 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 85.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,430
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL 65.8 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 74.4 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Methodist College

Peoria, IL 78.2 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 61.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,800
Avg net price $41,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL 80.6 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,572
Avg net price $24,717/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 84.6 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 71.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,117
Avg net price $19,398/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,144
Out‑of‑state$28,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL 109.3 miles from Jacksonville BOC Score 90.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,054
Avg net price $14,355/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Jacksonville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$117,850
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$62,780
Medical Records Specialist$56,440
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$46,670
Healthcare Social Worker$64,270
Epidemiologist$102,720

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

MetricValueSource
Population17,490Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,615Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Morgan County2,196 workers, 69 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Jacksonville, IL?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Jacksonville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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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Other Programs Available in Jacksonville

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.