Best English Schools Near Eau Claire, WI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering english programs. Eau Claire has a population of about 69,274. Median household income is $65,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning english-related role is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $80,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Eau Claire

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Eau Claire, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eau Claire city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Eau Claire. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI 1.6 miles from Eau Claire
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $16,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English Wages Near Eau Claire

Eau Claire is part of the Eau Claire, WI metro area (BLS area code 20740). 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)
Writers and Authors $64,370 WI statewide $69,364
Editors $54,090 Eau Claire, WI $58,287
Technical Writers $80,030 WI statewide $86,239
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $80,800 WI statewide $87,069
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,180 Eau Claire, WI $65,927
Public Relations Specialists $61,500 Eau Claire, WI $66,272
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,990 Eau Claire, WI $66,800
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $63,920 Eau Claire, WI $68,879

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.

Eau Claire at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 69,274 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,369 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Eau Claire, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Eau Claire. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (70.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Eau Claire?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Eau Claire are: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,800), Technical Writers ($80,030), Writers and Authors ($64,370). 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 Winona instead of Eau Claire?

Winona, MN is 53.8 miles from Eau Claire and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Eau Claire an affordable place to study english?

Eau Claire’s median household income of $65,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eau Claire 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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Other Programs Available in Eau Claire

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Data verified: September 5, 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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