Best Art History Schools Near Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)

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

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has 2 accredited schools offering art history programs, with tuition ranging from $56,982 to $69,849 per year for indexed programs. Wisconsin Rapids has a population of about 18,756. Median household income is $54,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning art history-related role is Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $77,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Art History Schools to Wisconsin Rapids

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer art history programs near Wisconsin Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids. 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

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 71.2 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,789
Avg net price $23,401/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,982
Out‑of‑state$56,982
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 93.4 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 246

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 133.1 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin art history page.

Art History Wages Near Wisconsin Rapids

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Curators $64,370
Archivists $59,400
Museum Technicians and Conservators $38,840
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $53,350
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $77,560
Writers and Authors $64,370
Graphic Designers $59,900
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,800

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.

Wisconsin Rapids at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,756 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,116 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited art history schools are near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering art history programs near Wisconsin Rapids. The closest is Lawrence University in Appleton, WI (71.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Madison (93.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying art history roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying art history-related roles in Wisconsin are: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary ($77,560), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($64,800), Curators ($64,370). Wages for Wisconsin Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stevens Point instead of Wisconsin Rapids?

Stevens Point, WI is 16.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids and has its own set of local art history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Wisconsin Rapids an affordable place to study art history?

Wisconsin Rapids’s median household income of $54,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wisconsin Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Rapids

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

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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