Best Online Healthcare Programs in Streamwood, IL (2026)

Streamwood, Illinois has a population of about 39,055. The city’s median household income is $101,049 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Streamwood, with tuition ranging from $3,822 to $12,833 per year. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $124,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Streamwood

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Streamwood city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL7.0 mi$3,822 - $12,833
Elgin Community CollegeElgin, IL7.4 miContact school for pricing
College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL13.5 miContact school for pricing
National University of Health SciencesLombard, IL13.9 miContact school for pricing
Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL14.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Streamwood

Streamwood 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$124,350Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$120,029
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$62,970Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$60,782
Medical Records Specialist$49,790Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$48,060
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$46,660Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$45,039
Healthcare Social Worker$74,700Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$72,104
Epidemiologist$100,200Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$96,718

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Streamwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,055Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$101,049Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Cook County384,200 workers, 15,350 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Streamwood, IL?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Streamwood. The closest is William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, IL (7.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Elmhurst University (14.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Streamwood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Streamwood are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($124,350), Epidemiologist ($100,200), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,700). 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 Bartlett instead of Streamwood?

Bartlett, IL is 3.2 miles from Streamwood 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 Streamwood an affordable place to study healthcare?

Streamwood’s median household income of $101,049 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Streamwood 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.