Galesburg, Illinois has 9 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $16,144 to $54,666 per year for indexed 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 public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $131,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Public Relations Schools to Galesburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations 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:
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 Galesburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,110
Avg net price
$17,133/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,575
Avg net price
$18,298/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 15
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
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
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,123
Avg net price
$21,044/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,213
Avg net price
$20,729/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois public relations page.
Public Relations Wages Near Galesburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $76,380 |
| Public Relations Manager | $131,990 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $60,590 |
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) |
Other Galesburg-Area Cities With Public Relations Programs
- Moline, IL – 37.2 mi away (42,250 pop)
- Rock Island, IL – 37.5 mi away (38,210 pop)
- East Moline, IL – 39.3 mi away (21,135 pop)
- Burlington, IA – 40.3 mi away (29,124 pop)
- Peoria, IL – 42.1 mi away (265,218 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public relations schools are near Galesburg, IL?
Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Galesburg. The closest is Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL (13.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hannibal-LaGrange University (99.9 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public relations roles in Illinois?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles in Illinois are: Public Relations Manager ($131,990), Public Relations Specialist ($76,380), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($60,590). 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 public relations 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 public relations?
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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- Counseling programs in Galesburg, IL
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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