Alverno College
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Best Online Business Administration Programs in Oak Creek, WI (2026)
Oak Creek, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Oak Creek has a population of about 36,473. Median household income is $93,120 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $156,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Oak Creek
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Oak Creek. Distances are calculated from Oak Creek city center.
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 Oak Creek. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Marquette University
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Milwaukee School of Engineering
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Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Oak Creek
Oak Creek is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $125,490 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $129,505 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $116,990 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $120,733 |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $161,094 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,530 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $140,898 |
| Management Analyst | $102,900 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $106,192 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,350 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $103,560 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $80,290 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $82,859 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $73,930 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $76,295 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $73,970 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $76,336 |
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.
Oak Creek at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,473 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,120 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in Milwaukee County | 24,439 workers, 1,278 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Oak Creek-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- South Milwaukee, WI – 2.9 mi away (21,052 pop)
- Franklin, WI – 5.6 mi away (36,131 pop)
- Caledonia, WI – 5.8 mi away (24,910 pop)
- Greenfield, WI – 7.7 mi away (36,858 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 10.9 mi away (60,087 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Oak Creek, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Oak Creek. The closest is Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wisconsin Lutheran College (12.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Oak Creek?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Oak Creek are: Financial Manager ($156,100), Human Resources Manager ($136,530), General and Operations Manager ($125,490). 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 South Milwaukee instead of Oak Creek?
South Milwaukee, WI is 2.9 miles from Oak Creek 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.
Is Oak Creek an affordable place to study business administration?
Oak Creek’s median household income of $93,120 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Creek 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: June 11, 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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