Best Online Biology Programs in Sheboygan, WI (2026)

Sheboygan, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $33,396 to $53,315 per year for indexed programs. Sheboygan has a population of about 49,812. Median household income is $62,953 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sheboygan, WI metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $78,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Sheboygan

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

#1

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI 12.7 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,961
Avg net price $24,212/yr
Tuition
In‑state$33,396
Out‑of‑state$33,396
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 34.1 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 47.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 37.9 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 45.2 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 59.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 46.7 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 47.6 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 59.4
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 48.8 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 49.8 miles from Sheboygan BOC Score 75.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Biology Wages Near Sheboygan

Sheboygan is part of the Sheboygan, WI metro area (BLS area code 43100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientist$78,460Sheboygan, WI$83,468
Biological Technician$51,750WI statewide$55,053
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$68,370WI statewide$72,734
Soil and Plant Scientist$66,200WI statewide$70,426

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.


Sheboygan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population49,812Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,953Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Sheboygan, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Sheboygan. The closest is Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI (12.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (46.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles near Sheboygan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Sheboygan are: Medical Scientist ($78,460), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($68,370), Soil and Plant Scientist ($66,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Manitowoc instead of Sheboygan?

Manitowoc, WI is 24.6 miles from Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan an affordable place to study biology?

Sheboygan’s median household income of $62,953 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.