Best Online Business Administration Programs in Pleasant Prairie, WI (2026)

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs. Pleasant Prairie has a population of about 21,515. Median household income is $103,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kenosha, WI metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $142,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Pleasant Prairie

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

#1

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 5.3 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 31.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $23,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 7.5 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 47.9
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 8.6 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex

Kenosha, WI 8.6 miles from Pleasant Prairie
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 31.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 48.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,145
Avg net price $22,540/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 35.5 miles from Pleasant Prairie 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI 35.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 74.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,070
Avg net price $22,453/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,480
Out‑of‑state$50,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 35.9 miles from Pleasant Prairie BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,664
Avg net price $23,245/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration Wages Near Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie is part of the Kenosha, WI metro area (BLS area code 28450). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$106,310Kenosha, WI$105,153
Administrative Services Manager$104,530Kenosha, WI$103,393
Financial Manager$142,000Kenosha, WI$140,455
Human Resources Manager$133,330Kenosha, WI$131,879
Management Analyst$101,180Kenosha, WI$100,079
Project Management Specialist$93,850Kenosha, WI$92,829
Accountant or Auditor$78,840Kenosha, WI$77,982
Training and Development Specialist$64,610Kenosha, WI$63,907
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$77,390Kenosha, WI$76,548

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.


Pleasant Prairie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,515Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$103,903Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Business Administration-related employment in Kenosha County3,281 workers, 181 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Pleasant Prairie, WI?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Pleasant Prairie are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Pleasant Prairie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Pleasant Prairie are: Financial Manager ($142,000), Human Resources Manager ($133,330), General and Operations Manager ($106,310). 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 Kenosha instead of Pleasant Prairie?

Kenosha, WI is 4.2 miles from Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie an affordable place to study business administration?

Pleasant Prairie’s median household income of $103,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.