Best MLIS Schools Near Muskego, WI (2026)

Muskego, Wisconsin has 4 accredited schools offering library science programs. Muskego has a population of about 25,156. Median household income is $116,361 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning library science-related role is Librarian and Media Collections Specialist at a median $74,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Library Science Schools to Muskego

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

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 18.2 miles from Muskego
  • 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

#2

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI 65.8 miles from Muskego
  • 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

#3

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI 213.8 miles from Muskego
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,297
Avg net price $12,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Library Science Wages Near Muskego

Muskego 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)
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$74,240Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$76,615
Library Technician$37,860Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$39,071
Archivist$59,620Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$61,527
Library Science Teacher, PostsecondaryN/AWI statewide

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.


Muskego at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,156Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$116,361Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.0%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 library science schools are near Muskego, WI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering library science programs near Muskego. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI (18.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chicago State University (84.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying library science roles near Muskego?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying library science-related roles near Muskego are: Librarian and Media Collections Specialist ($74,240), Archivist ($59,620), Library Technician ($37,860). 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 New Berlin instead of Muskego?

New Berlin, WI is 6.0 miles from Muskego and has its own set of local library science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Muskego an affordable place to study library science?

Muskego’s median household income of $116,361 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskego 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 Muskego

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

Data verified: September 1, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.