Best General Studies Schools Near Racine, WI (2026)

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

Racine, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $4,956 to $50,822 per year for indexed programs. Racine has a population of about 77,155. Median household income is $55,705 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $106,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Racine

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Racine, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Racine 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 Racine. 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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#1

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 5.9 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 7.2 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 10.0 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $23,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 19.2 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,145
Avg net price $22,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 22.3 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 24.4 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

Milwaukee, WI 24.4 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 26.1 miles from Racine
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Racine

Racine is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). 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)
General and Operations Managers $106,740 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $111,188
Management Analysts $95,570 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $99,552
Human Resources Specialists $67,200 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,000
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,660 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $73,604
Writers and Authors $64,370 WI statewide $67,052
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,460 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $64,021
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,890 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $76,969
Social and Community Service Managers $82,130 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,552

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.

Racine at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 77,155 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,705 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Racine, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Racine. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alverno College (19.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Racine?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Racine are: General and Operations Managers ($106,740), Management Analysts ($95,570), Social and Community Service Managers ($82,130). 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 Mount Pleasant instead of Racine?

Mount Pleasant, WI is 3.9 miles from Racine and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Racine an affordable place to study general studies?

Racine’s median household income of $55,705 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Racine 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 Racine

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Racine:

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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