Quincy, Illinois has 4 accredited schools offering retail management programs. Quincy has a population of about 39,188. Median household income is $56,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning retail management-related role is Sales Manager at a median $155,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Retail Management Schools to Quincy
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer retail management programs near Quincy, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Quincy 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 Quincy.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,386
Avg net price
$3,415/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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: 97
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,253
Avg net price
$6,944/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,801
Avg net price
$6,477/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,800
Out‑of‑state$12,570
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,810
Avg net price
$2,232/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,200
Out‑of‑state$16,385
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,458
Avg net price
$8,493/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,877
Avg net price
$2,254/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,415
Out‑of‑state$14,301
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,320
Avg net price
$8,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois retail management page.
Retail Management Wages Near Quincy
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide) |
|---|
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $47,990 |
| General and Operations Manager | $103,570 |
| Sales Manager | $155,280 |
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.
Quincy at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 39,188 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,372 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Quincy-Area Cities With Retail Management Programs
- Burlington, IA – 61.8 mi away (29,124 pop)
- Jacksonville, IL – 62.5 mi away (21,832 pop)
- Wentzville, MO – 81.9 mi away (37,395 pop)
- Columbia, MO – 84.8 mi away (138,675 pop)
- O’Fallon, MO – 86.9 mi away (86,274 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited retail management schools are near Quincy, IL?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering retail management programs near Quincy. The closest is Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindenwood University (92.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying retail management roles in Illinois?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying retail management-related roles in Illinois are: Sales Manager ($155,280), General and Operations Manager ($103,570), First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers ($47,990). Wages for Quincy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Quincy?
Burlington, IA is 61.8 miles from Quincy and has its own set of local retail management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Quincy an affordable place to study retail management?
Quincy’s median household income of $56,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Quincy 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 31, 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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