Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has a population of about 44,491. The city’s median household income is $61,620 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited education programs within 100 miles of Fond du Lac. In Wisconsin, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $137,400 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Fond du Lac city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian University | Fond Du Lac, WI | 1.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lakeland University | Plymouth, WI | 22.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | 35.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | 47.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater, WI | 65.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin education page.
Fond du Lac is part of the Fond du Lac, WI metro area (BLS area code 22540). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,770 | Fond du Lac, WI | $65,251 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,390 | Fond du Lac, WI | $64,836 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,250 | Fond du Lac, WI | $66,867 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $64,150 | WI statewide | $70,033 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $106,830 | Fond du Lac, WI | $116,627 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $137,400 | WI statewide | $150,000 |
| Tutor | $37,100 | WI statewide | $40,502 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $56,040 | Fond du Lac, WI | $61,179 |
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 | 44,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,620 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Fond du Lac County | 677 workers, 13 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 education programs within 100 miles of Fond du Lac. The closest is Marian University in Fond Du Lac, WI (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (65.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fond du Lac are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($137,400), Education Administrator, K-12 ($106,830), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($64,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Oshkosh, WI is 18.5 miles from Fond du Lac 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.
Fond du Lac’s median household income of $61,620 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fond du Lac while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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