Best Online Education Programs in Burlington, WI (2026)

Burlington, Wisconsin has a population of about 11,021. The city’s median household income is $81,658 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 83 accredited schools offering education programs near Burlington. In Wisconsin, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $137,400 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Burlington

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 83 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI21.3 miContact school for pricing
Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI22.2 miContact school for pricing
Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI22.9 miContact school for pricing
Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI23.2 miContact school for pricing
Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI25.8 miContact school for pricing
College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL25.8 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI26.3 miContact school for pricing
Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI26.4 miContact school for pricing
Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI27.4 miContact school for pricing
Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI27.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$61,620WI statewide$64,188
Elementary School Teacher$59,760Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$62,250
Middle School Teacher$62,380Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$64,979
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$64,150WI statewide$66,823
Education Administrator, K-12$107,180Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$111,646
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$137,400WI statewide$143,125
Tutor$37,100WI statewide$38,646
Educational and Career Counselor$65,770Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$68,510

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.


Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,021Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,658Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Racine County566 workers, 42 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Burlington, WI?

Our directory has 83 accredited schools offering education programs near Burlington. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI (21.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (27.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Burlington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Burlington are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($137,400), Education Administrator, K-12 ($107,180), Educational and Career Counselor ($65,770). 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 Mukwonago instead of Burlington?

Mukwonago, WI is 12.9 miles from Burlington and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Burlington an affordable place to study education?

Burlington’s median household income of $81,658 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.