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

Mukwonago, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Mukwonago has a population of about 8,411. Median household income is $96,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $102,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Mukwonago

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Mukwonago. Distances are calculated from Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 15.3 miles from Mukwonago BOC Score62.3
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#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 23.4 miles from Mukwonago BOC Score75.3
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#3

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 24.3 miles from Mukwonago BOC Score52.5
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#4

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 27.2 miles from Mukwonago BOC Score54.9
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#5

Beloit College

Beloit, WI 43.3 miles from Mukwonago BOC Score55.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Mukwonago

Mukwonago 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)
Public Relations Specialist$65,520Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$67,616
Management Analyst$102,900Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$106,192
Technical Writer$82,370Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$85,005
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$63,050Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$65,067
Editor$66,560Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$68,689
Training and Development Specialist$73,930Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$76,295
Human Resources Specialist$74,970Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$77,368

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.


Mukwonago at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population8,411Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$96,096Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.8%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 liberal arts schools are near Mukwonago, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mukwonago. The closest is Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI (15.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Beloit College (43.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Mukwonago are: Management Analyst ($102,900), Technical Writer ($82,370), Human Resources Specialist ($74,970). 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 Muskego instead of Mukwonago?

Muskego, WI is 10.2 miles from Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Mukwonago’s median household income of $96,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago

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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.