Best Online Social Work Programs in Galesburg, IL (2026)

Galesburg, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $14,952 to $27,828 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 social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $78,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Galesburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Galesburg. Distances are calculated from Galesburg city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Galesburg

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

Other Galesburg-Area Cities With Social Work 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 social work schools are near Galesburg, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Galesburg. The closest is Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL (36.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bradley University (43.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Illinois are: Social and Community Service Manager ($78,380), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,270), Social Worker, All Other ($64,030). 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 social work 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 social work?

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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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.