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Best Online Communications Programs in South Milwaukee, WI (2026)
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $35,420 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. South Milwaukee has a population of about 20,547. Median household income is $70,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $119,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to South Milwaukee
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications programs near South Milwaukee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from South Milwaukee 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 communications page.
Communications Wages Near South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $67,616 |
| Public Relations Manager | $119,340 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $123,158 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $63,050 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,067 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $73,880 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $76,244 |
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.
South Milwaukee at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,547 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,146 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other South Milwaukee-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Oak Creek, WI – 2.9 mi away (35,881 pop)
- Franklin, WI – 7.7 mi away (36,131 pop)
- Caledonia, WI – 7.9 mi away (24,910 pop)
- Greenfield, WI – 8.0 mi away (36,858 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 10.7 mi away (60,087 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near South Milwaukee, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near South Milwaukee. The closest is Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Mary University (14.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles near South Milwaukee?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near South Milwaukee are: Public Relations Manager ($119,340), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($73,880), Public Relations Specialist ($65,520). 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 Oak Creek instead of South Milwaukee?
Oak Creek, WI is 2.9 miles from South Milwaukee and has its own set of local communications programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is South Milwaukee an affordable place to study communications?
South Milwaukee’s median household income of $70,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Milwaukee 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.
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