CALC Institute of Technology
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Edwardsville, IL (2026)
Edwardsville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Edwardsville has a population of about 26,543. Median household income is $92,671 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $232,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Edwardsville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Edwardsville. Distances are calculated from Edwardsville city center.
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 Edwardsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Saint Louis University
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Lewis and Clark Community College
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University of Missouri-St Louis
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St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Edwardsville
Edwardsville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,180 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $87,466 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,120 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $68,475 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $244,269 |
| Nurse Midwife | $133,330 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $140,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,580 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $138,360 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $41,125 |
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.
Edwardsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,543 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,671 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 54.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Madison County | 5,798 workers, 60 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Edwardsville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Collinsville, IL – 8.0 mi away (24,635 pop)
- Granite City, IL – 8.6 mi away (28,908 pop)
- Alton, IL – 11.7 mi away (80,871 pop)
- O’Fallon, IL – 14.1 mi away (29,031 pop)
- East Saint Louis, IL – 14.4 mi away (26,922 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Edwardsville, IL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Edwardsville. The closest is CALC Institute of Technology in Alton, IL (12.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis (18.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Edwardsville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Edwardsville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($232,300), Nurse Midwife ($133,330), Nurse Practitioner ($131,580). 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 Collinsville instead of Edwardsville?
Collinsville, IL is 8.0 miles from Edwardsville and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Edwardsville an affordable place to study nursing?
Edwardsville’s median household income of $92,671 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edwardsville 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: June 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.