Best Online Technology Programs in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)

East Saint Louis, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $30,730 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. East Saint Louis has a population of about 18,278. Median household income is $30,992 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to East Saint Louis

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near East Saint Louis. Distances are calculated from East Saint Louis city center.

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 East Saint Louis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 5.6 miles from East Saint Louis BOC Score74.5
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#2

Ranken Technical College

Saint Louis, MO 7.0 miles from East Saint Louis BOC Score52.3
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#3

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 9.5 miles from East Saint Louis BOC Score85.3
Published tuition$62,982 - $83,476
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#4

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO 10.2 miles from East Saint Louis
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#5

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 11.7 miles from East Saint Louis BOC Score42.5
Published tuition$30,730 - $49,218
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois technology page.


Technology Wages Near East Saint Louis

East Saint Louis is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$129,030St. Louis, MO-IL$135,678
Information Security Analyst$106,420St. Louis, MO-IL$111,903
Computer Network Architect$103,370St. Louis, MO-IL$108,696
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$88,940St. Louis, MO-IL$93,523
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,060St. Louis, MO-IL$78,927
Computer User Support Specialist$60,940St. Louis, MO-IL$64,080
Web Developer$106,360St. Louis, MO-IL$111,840
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,130St. Louis, MO-IL$175,741

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.


East Saint Louis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$30,992Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in St. Clair County2,434 workers, 158 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near East Saint Louis, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near East Saint Louis. The closest is Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Webster University (11.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near East Saint Louis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near East Saint Louis are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,130), Software Developer ($129,030), Information Security Analyst ($106,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Louis instead of East Saint Louis?

Saint Louis, MO is 6.3 miles from East Saint Louis and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is East Saint Louis an affordable place to study technology?

East Saint Louis’s median household income of $30,992 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Saint Louis 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 East Saint Louis

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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.