Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Caledonia, WI (2026)

Caledonia, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Caledonia has a population of about 25,292. Median household income is $91,053 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $95,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Caledonia

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Caledonia. Distances are calculated from Caledonia city center.

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 Caledonia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 16.9 miles from Caledonia BOC Score75.3
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#2

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 17.0 miles from Caledonia BOC Score52.5
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#3

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 19.3 miles from Caledonia BOC Score54.9
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#4

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 26.9 miles from Caledonia BOC Score62.3
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#5

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 38.2 miles from Caledonia BOC Score59.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Caledonia

Caledonia is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$63,650Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$66,302
Management Analyst$95,570Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$99,552
Technical Writer$80,030WI statewide$83,365
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$57,530WI statewide$59,927
Editor$64,270WI statewide$66,948
Training and Development Specialist$65,110Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$67,823
Human Resources Specialist$67,200Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$70,000

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.


Caledonia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,292Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,053Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Racine County173 workers, 17 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Caledonia, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Caledonia. The closest is Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Forest College (38.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Caledonia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Caledonia are: Management Analyst ($95,570), Technical Writer ($80,030), Human Resources Specialist ($67,200). 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 Caledonia?

Oak Creek, WI is 5.8 miles from Caledonia and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Caledonia an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Caledonia’s median household income of $91,053 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caledonia 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 Caledonia

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

Data verified: June 11, 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.