Best Online Education Programs in Sun Prairie, WI (2026)
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has a population of about 36,455. The city’s median household income is $90,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 51 accredited schools offering education programs near Sun Prairie. In the Madison, WI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $133,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Sun Prairie
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 51 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Sun Prairie. Distances are calculated from Sun Prairie city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | 6.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 11.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Edgewood College | Madison, WI | 12.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown, WI | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater, WI | 34.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | 42.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | 48.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ripon College | Ripon, WI | 49.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | 50.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | 52.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin education page.
Education Wages Near Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is part of the Madison, WI metro area (BLS area code 31540). 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 | $61,710 | Madison, WI | $63,422 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,030 | Madison, WI | $64,779 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,320 | Madison, WI | $79,466 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $83,070 | Madison, WI | $85,375 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $123,280 | Madison, WI | $126,701 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $133,280 | Madison, WI | $136,978 |
| Tutor | $59,350 | Madison, WI | $60,997 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $66,950 | Madison, WI | $68,808 |
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.
Sun Prairie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,455 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,521 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Dane County | 4,143 workers, 319 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sun Prairie-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Madison, WI – 10.6 mi away (434,967 pop)
- Fitchburg, WI – 16.7 mi away (28,875 pop)
- Watertown, WI – 25.5 mi away (23,304 pop)
- Fort Atkinson, WI – 26.6 mi away (21,399 pop)
- Janesville, WI – 36.1 mi away (70,299 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Sun Prairie, WI?
Our directory has 51 accredited schools offering education programs near Sun Prairie. The closest is Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI (6.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Carroll University (52.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Sun Prairie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Sun Prairie are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($133,280), Education Administrator, K-12 ($123,280), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($83,070). 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 Madison instead of Sun Prairie?
Madison, WI is 10.6 miles from Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie an affordable place to study education?
Sun Prairie’s median household income of $90,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sun 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.
Related Resources
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.
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