Best International Business Schools Near Wauwatosa, WI (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering international business programs, with tuition ranging from $51,170 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Wauwatosa has a population of about 47,718. Median household income is $93,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning international business-related role is Sales Manager at a median $144,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Business Schools to Wauwatosa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer international business programs near Wauwatosa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa. 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

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 5.6 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 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

#2

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 7.9 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 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

#3

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 39.0 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 69.1 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.9 BOC Score
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: 246

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 71.5 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,548
Avg net price $14,305/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 102

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 95.6 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,363
Avg net price $26,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI 127.1 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,021
Avg net price $14,559/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI 168.6 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,378
Avg net price $16,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Business Wages Near Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa 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)
General and Operations Manager$125,490Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$129,505
Management Analyst$102,900Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$106,192
Sales Manager$144,560Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$149,185

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.

Wauwatosa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,718Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,859Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+61.5%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 international business schools are near Wauwatosa, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering international business programs near Wauwatosa. The closest is Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Madison (69.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international business roles near Wauwatosa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international business-related roles near Wauwatosa are: Sales Manager ($144,560), General and Operations Manager ($125,490), Management Analyst ($102,900). 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 Milwaukee instead of Wauwatosa?

Milwaukee, WI is 3.4 miles from Wauwatosa and has its own set of local international business programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Wauwatosa an affordable place to study international business?

Wauwatosa’s median household income of $93,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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