Best General Studies Schools Near West Bend, WI (2026)

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

West Bend, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $35,178 to $53,315 per year for indexed programs. West Bend has a population of about 31,722. Median household income is $75,043 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $125,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to West Bend

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

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 17.6 miles from West Bend
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 25.1 miles from West Bend
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 26.7 miles from West Bend
  • 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

#4

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 27.5 miles from West Bend
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 28.1 miles from West Bend
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

Milwaukee, WI 28.1 miles from West Bend
  • 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

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#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 29.2 miles from West Bend
  • 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

#8

Maranatha Baptist University

Watertown, WI 31.9 miles from West Bend
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,593
Avg net price $26,005/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,550
Out‑of‑state$21,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege 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 West Bend

West Bend 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)
General and Operations Managers $125,490 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $129,505
Management Analysts $102,900 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $106,192
Human Resources Specialists $74,970 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,368
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,880 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $76,244
Writers and Authors $63,910 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $65,955
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,370 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $77,781
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,970 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $76,336
Social and Community Service Managers $82,290 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $84,923

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.

West Bend at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,722 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,043 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near West Bend, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near West Bend. The closest is Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, WI (17.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marian University (27.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near West Bend?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near West Bend are: General and Operations Managers ($125,490), Management Analysts ($102,900), Social and Community Service Managers ($82,290). 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 Germantown instead of West Bend?

Germantown, WI is 13.1 miles from West Bend 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 West Bend an affordable place to study general studies?

West Bend’s median household income of $75,043 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Bend 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 West Bend

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

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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