Best Paralegal Studies Schools Near Manitowoc, WI (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 9 accredited schools offering paralegal programs, with tuition ranging from $4,819 to $35,470 per year for indexed programs. Manitowoc has a population of about 34,553. Median household income is $62,133 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning paralegal-related role is Lawyer at a median $126,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Paralegal Schools to Manitowoc

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

#1

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 35.5 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 72.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 62.4 miles from Manitowoc 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

#3

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI 75.3 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 22.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 76.6 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 104.1 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $22,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 105.0 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 31.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $23,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 106.5 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,413
Avg net price $14,238/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI 280.0 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score 50.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,606
Avg net price $12,220/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Paralegal Wages Near Manitowoc

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,500
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,410
Lawyer$126,760

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.

Manitowoc at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,553Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,133Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited paralegal schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering paralegal programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, WI (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Brookfield (76.6 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying paralegal roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying paralegal-related roles in Wisconsin are: Lawyer ($126,760), Paralegal and Legal Assistant ($58,500), Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($55,410). Wages for Manitowoc workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sheboygan instead of Manitowoc?

Sheboygan, WI is 24.6 miles from Manitowoc and has its own set of local paralegal programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Manitowoc an affordable place to study paralegal?

Manitowoc’s median household income of $62,133 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc

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

Data verified: August 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.

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