Best Online Education Programs in Manitowoc, WI (2026)

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 4 accredited schools offering education programs. Manitowoc has a population of about 34,553. Median household income is $62,133 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $124,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Manitowoc

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Manitowoc. Distances are calculated from Manitowoc city center.

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

Education Wages Near Manitowoc

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.

Manitowoc at a Glance

Other Manitowoc-Area Cities With Education Programs

• Sheboygan, WI – 24.6 mi away (70,436 pop)
• De Pere, WI – 30.3 mi away (24,893 pop)
• Green Bay, WI – 32.5 mi away (208,670 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 37.2 mi away (221,379 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 39.7 mi away (25,914 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering education programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI (29.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Wisconsin (62.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Wisconsin are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($124,960), Education Administrator, K-12 ($117,010), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($74,790). Wages for Manitowoc workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sheboygan instead of Manitowoc?

Sheboygan, WI is 24.6 miles from Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc an affordable place to study education?

Manitowoc’s median household income of $62,133 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manitowoc 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.

Learn More About Education Programs

• Education accreditation: what to look for
• Education concentrations and specializations
• Is a Education degree worth it?
• Main Education degree guide
• Online Education programs in Wisconsin
• Education programs by state

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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.