Best Online Technology Programs in Peoria, IL (2026)

Peoria, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $17,251 per year for indexed programs. Peoria has a population of about 112,126. Median household income is $58,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Peoria, IL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Peoria

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Peoria, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Peoria 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 Peoria. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 3.7 miles from Peoria BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,852
Avg net price $22,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology Wages Near Peoria

Peoria is part of the Peoria, IL metro area (BLS area code 37900). 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$130,590Peoria, IL$143,191
Information Security Analyst$132,090Peoria, IL$144,836
Computer Network Architect$144,680Peoria, IL$158,640
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$102,630Peoria, IL$112,533
Computer Network Support Specialist$68,530IL statewide$75,143
Computer User Support Specialist$58,680Peoria, IL$64,342
Web Developer$84,820IL statewide$93,004
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,870Peoria, IL$190,647

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.


Peoria at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population112,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,716Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Peoria County1,260 workers, 116 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Peoria, IL?

Accredited schools offering technology programs near Peoria are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Peoria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Peoria are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,870), Computer Network Architect ($144,680), Information Security Analyst ($132,090). 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 East Peoria instead of Peoria?

East Peoria, IL is 6.6 miles from Peoria 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 Peoria an affordable place to study technology?

Peoria’s median household income of $58,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peoria 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: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.