Best Online Psychology Programs in Manitowoc, WI (2026)

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology 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 psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $113,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Manitowoc

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology programs near Manitowoc. Distances are calculated from Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI 29.3 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score43.4
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#2

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 30.5 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score56.2
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#3

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 32.2 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score55.3
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#4

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 35.9 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score59.4
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#5

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 42.7 miles from Manitowoc BOC Score47.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Manitowoc

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$113,360
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$83,330
Educational and Career Counselor$62,690
Marriage and Family Therapist$37,870
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$62,220
Healthcare Social Worker$66,910
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$61,860

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)
Psychology-related employment in Manitowoc County287 workers, 194 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI (29.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marian University (42.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Wisconsin are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($113,360), School Psychologist ($83,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,910). 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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

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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.