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Best Online Biology Programs in Janesville, WI (2026)
Janesville, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $35,860 to $50,903 per year for indexed programs. Janesville has a population of about 65,813. Median household income is $71,664 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $82,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Janesville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Janesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Janesville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin biology page.
Biology Wages Near Janesville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $82,530 |
| Biological Technician | $51,750 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $68,370 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $66,200 |
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.
Janesville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,813 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,664 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Janesville-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Beloit, WI – 11.2 mi away (63,470 pop)
- Fort Atkinson, WI – 18.7 mi away (21,399 pop)
- Machesney Park, IL – 22.0 mi away (22,873 pop)
- Loves Park, IL – 24.1 mi away (23,413 pop)
- Fitchburg, WI – 29.4 mi away (28,875 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Janesville, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Janesville. The closest is Beloit College in Beloit, WI (12.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Madison (33.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Wisconsin?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Medical Scientist ($82,530), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($68,370), Soil and Plant Scientist ($66,200). Wages for Janesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Beloit instead of Janesville?
Beloit, WI is 11.2 miles from Janesville and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Janesville an affordable place to study biology?
Janesville’s median household income of $71,664 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Janesville 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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Data verified: August 10, 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.