East Peoria, Illinois has 10 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $12,252 to $57,903 per year for indexed programs. East Peoria has a population of about 22,485. Median household income is $71,763 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Peoria, IL metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $76,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to East Peoria
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near East Peoria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from East Peoria 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 East Peoria.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,852
Avg net price
$22,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,117
Avg net price
$19,398/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,144
Out‑of‑state$28,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 66
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,820
Avg net price
$24,595/yr
TuitionIn‑state$57,903
Out‑of‑state$57,903
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,103
Avg net price
$9,833/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,971
Avg net price
$22,736/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$81,054
Avg net price
$14,355/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,808
Avg net price
$13,391/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,099
Avg net price
$17,028/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 59
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near East Peoria
East Peoria is part of the Peoria, IL metro area (BLS area code 37900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $53,540 | Peoria, IL | $58,706 |
| Editor | $58,000 | Peoria, IL | $63,596 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $76,150 | Peoria, IL | $83,498 |
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.
East Peoria at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 22,485 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,763 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other East Peoria-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Peoria, IL – 6.6 mi away (265,218 pop)
- Pekin, IL – 8.6 mi away (33,038 pop)
- Normal, IL – 30.9 mi away (54,264 pop)
- Bloomington, IL – 33.0 mi away (135,015 pop)
- Galesburg, IL – 47.6 mi away (34,620 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near East Peoria, IL?
Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering journalism programs near East Peoria. The closest is Bradley University in Peoria, IL (4.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis University (99.7 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles near East Peoria?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near East Peoria are: Public Relations Specialist ($76,150), Editor ($58,000), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($53,540). 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 Peoria instead of East Peoria?
Peoria, IL is 6.6 miles from East Peoria and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is East Peoria an affordable place to study journalism?
East Peoria’s median household income of $71,763 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Peoria 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: August 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.
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