South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $53,315 per year for indexed 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 photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $61,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Photography Schools to South Milwaukee
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography programs near South Milwaukee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from South Milwaukee 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,009
Avg net price
$15,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,950
Avg net price
$26,565/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,075
Avg net price
$36,201/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin photography page.
Photography 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) |
|---|
| Photographer | $44,940 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,378 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,780 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,756 |
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 |
Other South Milwaukee-Area Cities With Photography 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 photography schools are near South Milwaukee, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near South Milwaukee. The closest is Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, WI (9.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is McHenry County College (52.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying photography roles near South Milwaukee?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles near South Milwaukee are: Graphic Designer ($61,780), Photographer ($44,940). 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 photography 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 photography?
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: August 25, 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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