Best Photography Schools Near Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has 2 accredited schools offering photography programs. Wisconsin Rapids has a population of about 18,756. Median household income is $54,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $59,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Wisconsin Rapids

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

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

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#1

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 124.8 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
59.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 125.9 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
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: 26

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 158.2 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Photography Wages Near Wisconsin Rapids

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Photographer$42,060
Graphic Designer$59,900

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.

Wisconsin Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,756Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,116Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited photography schools are near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering photography programs near Wisconsin Rapids. The closest is Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, WI (85.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madison Area Technical College (91.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles in Wisconsin are: Graphic Designer ($59,900), Photographer ($42,060). Wages for Wisconsin Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stevens Point instead of Wisconsin Rapids?

Stevens Point, WI is 16.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids an affordable place to study photography?

Wisconsin Rapids’s median household income of $54,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids

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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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