Best Supply Chain Management Schools Near Sterling, IL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sterling, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering supply chain management programs. Sterling has a population of about 14,670. Median household income is $52,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning supply chain management-related role is Purchasing Manager at a median $153,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Supply Chain Management Schools to Sterling

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer supply chain management programs near Sterling, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sterling 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 Sterling. 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

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 72.2 miles from Sterling
  • 2 year
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,516
Avg net price $6,026/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL 76.0 miles from Sterling
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,366
Avg net price $12,961/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 76.3 miles from Sterling
  • 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

#4

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL 80.9 miles from Sterling
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,889
Avg net price $1,672/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,530
Out‑of‑state$13,800
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  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 84.4 miles from Sterling
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of St Francis

Joliet, IL 84.6 miles from Sterling
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,926
Avg net price $13,006/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 90.3 miles from Sterling
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,462
Avg net price $24,185/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL 95.0 miles from Sterling
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,852
Avg net price $5,183/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Supply Chain Management Wages Near Sterling

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide)
Logistician$80,100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$120,250
Operations Research Analyst$89,800
Purchasing Manager$153,370

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.

Sterling at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,670Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,647Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited supply chain management schools are near Sterling, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering supply chain management programs near Sterling. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (49.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bradley University (76.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying supply chain management roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying supply chain management-related roles in Illinois are: Purchasing Manager ($153,370), Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager ($120,250), Operations Research Analyst ($89,800). Wages for Sterling workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Sterling?

Clinton, IA is 28.3 miles from Sterling and has its own set of local supply chain management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sterling an affordable place to study supply chain management?

Sterling’s median household income of $52,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sterling 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 Sterling

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

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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