Best Spanish Schools Near Carbondale, IL (2026)

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

Carbondale, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Carbondale has a population of about 21,813. Median household income is $29,670 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $81,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Carbondale

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near Carbondale, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Carbondale 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 Carbondale. 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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#1

Greenville University

Greenville, IL 81.6 miles from Carbondale
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Blackburn College

Carlinville, IL 113.7 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,802
Avg net price $18,460/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Millikin University

Decatur, IL 147.1 miles from Carbondale
  • 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

#4

Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL 149.4 miles from Carbondale
  • 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

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#5

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL 173.1 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,054
Avg net price $14,355/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 177

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, IL 191.7 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,871
Avg net price $28,199/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 193.0 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,117
Avg net price $19,398/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,144
Out‑of‑state$28,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 206.6 miles from Carbondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,852
Avg net price $22,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Carbondale

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Interpreters and Translators $55,290
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $81,530
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,990
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,110
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $62,370
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,700
Writers and Authors $68,220
Human Resources Specialists $76,820

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.

Carbondale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,813 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $29,670 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Carbondale, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Carbondale. The closest is Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO (33.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Murray State University (91.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles in Illinois are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,530), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($79,990), Human Resources Specialists ($76,820). Wages for Carbondale workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cape Girardeau instead of Carbondale?

Cape Girardeau, MO is 33.9 miles from Carbondale and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Carbondale an affordable place to study spanish?

Carbondale’s median household income of $29,670 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carbondale 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 Carbondale

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

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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