Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Mount Pleasant, WI (2026)

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Mount Pleasant has a population of about 27,694. Median household income is $90,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.2% 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 Mount Pleasant

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

#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 22.7 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 25.2 miles from Mount Pleasant 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 34.4 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 44.4 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 59.9 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 55.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,260
Avg net price $21,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 80.8 miles from Mount Pleasant 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI 150.8 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI 184.9 miles from Mount Pleasant BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,660
Avg net price $21,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant 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.


Mount Pleasant at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,694Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.2%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 Mount Pleasant, WI?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mount Pleasant 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 liberal arts roles near Mount Pleasant?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Mount Pleasant 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 Racine instead of Mount Pleasant?

Racine, WI is 3.9 miles from Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Mount Pleasant’s median household income of $90,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant

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

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.