Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has a population of about 12,490. The city’s median household income is $75,350 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Fort Atkinson. In Wisconsin, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,530 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Fort Atkinson city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater, WI | 7.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | 19.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | 19.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Herzing University-Madison | Madison, WI | 27.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | 27.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $113,170 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $108,370 |
| Financial Manager | $137,530 |
| Human Resources Manager | $132,940 |
| Management Analyst | $100,310 |
| Project Management Specialist | $88,020 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $78,150 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $66,990 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $66,800 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,490 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $75,350 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Jefferson County | 632 workers, 89 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Fort Atkinson. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI (7.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Madison Area Technical College (27.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Wisconsin are: Financial Manager ($137,530), Human Resources Manager ($132,940), General and Operations Manager ($113,170). Wages for Fort Atkinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Janesville, WI is 18.7 miles from Fort Atkinson and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Fort Atkinson’s median household income of $75,350 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Atkinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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