Best Online Nursing Programs in Menomonee Falls, WI (2026)
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin has a population of about 38,963. The city’s median household income is $98,460 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 72 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Menomonee Falls. In Wisconsin, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Midwife at a median $135,360 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Nursing Schools to Menomonee Falls
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 72 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Menomonee Falls. Distances are calculated from Menomonee Falls city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Brookfield, WI | 7.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa, WI | 8.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI | 8.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI | 8.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee, WI | 9.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | 11.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | 12.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | 12.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | 12.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Menomonee Falls
Menomonee Falls 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,990 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $86,677 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,320 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,314 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | N/A | WI statewide | – |
| Nurse Midwife | $135,360 | WI statewide | $139,690 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,760 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $133,911 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,370 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,789 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Menomonee Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,963 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $98,460 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Waukesha County | 13,771 workers, 151 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Menomonee Falls-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Brookfield, WI – 5.9 mi away (38,016 pop)
- Germantown, WI – 5.9 mi away (20,027 pop)
- Wauwatosa, WI – 7.5 mi away (47,945 pop)
- Mequon, WI – 9.2 mi away (24,086 pop)
- Milwaukee, WI – 9.8 mi away (1,377,104 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Menomonee Falls, WI?
Our directory has 72 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Menomonee Falls. The closest is Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI (7.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Concordia University-Wisconsin (12.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Menomonee Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Menomonee Falls are: Nurse Midwife ($135,360), Nurse Practitioner ($129,760), Registered Nurse ($83,990). 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 Brookfield instead of Menomonee Falls?
Brookfield, WI is 5.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Menomonee Falls an affordable place to study nursing?
Menomonee Falls’s median household income of $98,460 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Menomonee Falls 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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.