Best Online Healthcare Programs in Fort Atkinson, WI (2026)

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Fort Atkinson has a population of about 12,490. Median household income is $75,350 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $128,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Fort Atkinson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Fort Atkinson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 27.2 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $22,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 27.9 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,413
Avg net price $14,238/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 30.1 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 86.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,792
Avg net price $17,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 30.6 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 56.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,728
Avg net price $26,113/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,860
Out‑of‑state$35,860
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 31.6 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 59.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 37.8 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI 40.9 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 22.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 42.3 miles from Fort Atkinson BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,664
Avg net price $23,245/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Fort Atkinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$128,320
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$89,260
Medical Records Specialist$60,280
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$48,380
Healthcare Social Worker$66,910
Epidemiologist$88,770

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.


Fort Atkinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,490Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,350Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Jefferson County4,139 workers, 414 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Fort Atkinson, WI?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Fort Atkinson are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Wisconsin are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($128,320), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($89,260), Epidemiologist ($88,770). Wages for Fort Atkinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Janesville instead of Fort Atkinson?

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.

Is Fort Atkinson an affordable place to study healthcare?

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.

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 Fort Atkinson

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.