Best Mathematics Schools Near Alton, IL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alton, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs. Alton has a population of about 25,430. Median household income is $53,005 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Mathematicians at a median $130,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Alton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Alton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alton 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 Alton. 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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#2

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL 11.2 miles from Alton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
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: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

McKendree University

Lebanon, IL 27.3 miles from Alton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,572
Avg net price $24,717/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Greenville University

Greenville, IL 40.0 miles from Alton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,827
Avg net price $19,533/yr
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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL 57.4 miles from Alton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,575
Avg net price $18,298/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL 63.9 miles from Alton
  • 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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#7

Millikin University

Decatur, IL 90.3 miles from Alton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,262
Avg net price $21,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL 96.5 miles from Alton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,390
Avg net price $13,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mathematics Wages Near Alton

Alton is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). 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)
Mathematicians $130,970 IL statewide $137,718
Statisticians $80,950 St. Louis, MO-IL $85,121
Actuaries $129,360 St. Louis, MO-IL $136,025
Operations Research Analysts $63,650 St. Louis, MO-IL $66,930
Data Scientists $99,600 St. Louis, MO-IL $104,732
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,390 St. Louis, MO-IL $87,687
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,130 St. Louis, MO-IL $65,331
Financial Specialists, All Other $85,240 St. Louis, MO-IL $89,632

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.

Alton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,430 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,005 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Alton, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Alton. The closest is Principia College in Elsah, IL (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harris-Stowe State University (19.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Alton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Alton are: Mathematicians ($130,970), Actuaries ($129,360), Data Scientists ($99,600). 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 Edwardsville instead of Alton?

Edwardsville, IL is 11.7 miles from Alton and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alton an affordable place to study mathematics?

Alton’s median household income of $53,005 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alton 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 Alton

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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