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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Oak Creek, WI (2026)
Oak Creek, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $38,750 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Oak Creek has a population of about 36,473. Median household income is $93,120 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $75,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Oak Creek
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Oak Creek, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oak Creek city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Oak Creek
Oak Creek 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,447 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,360 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $66,419 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,370 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $77,781 |
| Teaching Assistant | $38,060 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $39,278 |
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.
Oak Creek at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,473 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $93,120 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Oak Creek-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- South Milwaukee, WI – 2.9 mi away (21,052 pop)
- Franklin, WI – 5.6 mi away (36,131 pop)
- Caledonia, WI – 5.8 mi away (24,910 pop)
- Greenfield, WI – 7.7 mi away (36,858 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 10.9 mi away (60,087 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Oak Creek, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Oak Creek. The closest is Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carthage College (18.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Oak Creek?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Oak Creek are: Secondary School Teacher ($75,370), Middle School Teacher ($64,360), Elementary School Teacher ($61,480). 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 South Milwaukee instead of Oak Creek?
South Milwaukee, WI is 2.9 miles from Oak Creek and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Oak Creek an affordable place to study elementary education?
Oak Creek’s median household income of $93,120 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Creek 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.
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Data verified: August 10, 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.
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