Best Online Education Programs in Wauwatosa, WI (2026)
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has a population of about 47,718. The city’s median household income is $93,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 81 accredited schools offering education programs near Wauwatosa. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $137,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Wauwatosa
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 81 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Wauwatosa. Distances are calculated from Wauwatosa city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI | 0.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa, WI | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee, WI | 1.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI | 4.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | 5.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | 5.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | 6.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | 10.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | 11.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin education page.
Education Wages Near Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $63,780 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,820 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,150 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,170 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,720 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,759 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $61,900 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,880 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $121,430 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $125,315 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $137,560 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $141,961 |
| Tutor | $34,880 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $35,996 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $67,170 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $69,319 |
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.
Wauwatosa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,718 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 61.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Milwaukee County | 19,934 workers, 325 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wauwatosa-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Milwaukee, WI – 3.4 mi away (1,377,104 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 3.8 mi away (60,087 pop)
- Brookfield, WI – 4.5 mi away (38,016 pop)
- Greenfield, WI – 7.1 mi away (36,858 pop)
- Menomonee Falls, WI – 7.5 mi away (36,769 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Wauwatosa, WI?
Our directory has 81 accredited schools offering education programs near Wauwatosa. The closest is Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Waukesha County Technical College (11.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Wauwatosa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Wauwatosa are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($137,560), Education Administrator, K-12 ($121,430), Educational and Career Counselor ($67,170). 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 Milwaukee instead of Wauwatosa?
Milwaukee, WI is 3.4 miles from Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa an affordable place to study education?
Wauwatosa’s median household income of $93,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wauwatosa 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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