Alverno College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in South Milwaukee, WI (2026)
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. South Milwaukee has a population of about 20,547. Median household income is $70,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $282,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to South Milwaukee
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near South Milwaukee. Distances are calculated from South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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Online programsYes
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Online programsYes
Marquette University
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Online programsYes
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee 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 | $97,360 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $100,475 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,410 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $67,503 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,840 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $291,889 |
| Nurse Midwife | $141,520 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $146,047 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,350 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $138,648 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,152 |
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.
South Milwaukee at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,547 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,146 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Milwaukee County | 42,351 workers, 510 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other South Milwaukee-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Oak Creek, WI – 2.9 mi away (35,881 pop)
- Franklin, WI – 7.7 mi away (36,131 pop)
- Caledonia, WI – 7.9 mi away (24,910 pop)
- Greenfield, WI – 8.0 mi away (36,858 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 10.7 mi away (60,087 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near South Milwaukee, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near South Milwaukee. The closest is Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (11.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near South Milwaukee?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near South Milwaukee are: Nurse Anesthetist ($282,840), Nurse Midwife ($141,520), Nurse Practitioner ($134,350). 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 South Milwaukee?
Oak Creek, WI is 2.9 miles from South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee an affordable place to study nursing?
South Milwaukee’s median household income of $70,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Milwaukee 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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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.