Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has a population of about 12,490. The city’s median household income is $75,350 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Fort Atkinson. In Wisconsin, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $126,170 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Fort Atkinson city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | 19.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Herzing University-Madison | Madison, WI | 27.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | 27.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Aveda Institute-Madison | Madison, WI | 29.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 30.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin healthcare page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $126,170 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $68,080 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $55,270 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $46,880 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,240 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,620 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,490 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $75,350 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Healthcare-related employment in Jefferson County | 4,139 workers, 414 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Fort Atkinson. The closest is Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI (19.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Wisconsin-Madison (30.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Wisconsin are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($126,170), Epidemiologist ($82,620), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($68,080). Wages for Fort Atkinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Janesville, WI is 18.7 miles from Fort Atkinson and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Fort Atkinson’s median household income of $75,350 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Atkinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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