Best Human Services Schools Near Galesburg, IL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Galesburg, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering human services 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 human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Galesburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services 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

Quincy University

Quincy, IL 87.8 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
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: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL 93.4 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,103
Avg net price $9,833/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 48

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

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL 131.1 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,213
Avg net price $20,729/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Judson University

Elgin, IL 132.4 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 48%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,313
Avg net price $18,558/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 147.7 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,327
Avg net price $11,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL 148.2 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,089
Avg net price $18,436/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL 156.2 miles from Galesburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,712
Avg net price $20,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Human Services Wages Near Galesburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant $46,950
Social and Community Service Manager $78,380
Child, Family and School Social Worker $63,220
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor $60,730

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 human services schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering human services programs near Galesburg. The closest is Quincy University in Quincy, IL (87.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Illinois Springfield (93.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Illinois are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,380), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($63,220), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($60,730). 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 human services 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 human services?

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 6, 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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