Best Online Healthcare Programs in South Milwaukee, WI (2026)

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. South Milwaukee has a population of about 20,547. Median household income is $70,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $133,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to South Milwaukee

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

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 9.6 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 75.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 11.5 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 11.8 miles from South Milwaukee 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI 13.1 miles from South Milwaukee 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

#5

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 14.0 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 15.2 miles from South Milwaukee 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 18.3 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 19.6 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 59.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$133,270Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$137,534
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$92,750Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$95,717
Medical Records Specialist$65,730Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$67,833
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$48,560Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$50,114
Healthcare Social Worker$69,180Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$71,393
Epidemiologist$88,770WI statewide$91,610

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.


South Milwaukee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,547Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Milwaukee County94,837 workers, 10,848 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near South Milwaukee, WI?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near South Milwaukee 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 near South Milwaukee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near South Milwaukee are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($133,270), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($92,750), Epidemiologist ($88,770). 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 Oak Creek instead of South Milwaukee?

Oak Creek, WI is 2.9 miles from South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee an affordable place to study healthcare?

South Milwaukee’s median household income of $70,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee

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

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.