Best Online Psychology Programs in South Milwaukee, WI (2026)

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering psychology 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 psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $109,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to South Milwaukee

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer psychology 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.

#1

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 7.2 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score47.9
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#2

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 9.6 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score75.3
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#3

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 11.5 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score54.9
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#4

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 11.8 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score55.6
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#5

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 14.0 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score48.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin psychology page.


Psychology 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$109,940Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$113,457
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AWI statewide
School Psychologist$95,090Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$98,132
Educational and Career Counselor$60,790Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$62,735
Marriage and Family Therapist$37,870WI statewide$39,082
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$61,960Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$63,942
Healthcare Social Worker$69,180Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$71,393
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$62,770Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$64,778

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

MetricValueSource
Population20,547Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,146Census 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
Psychology-related employment in Milwaukee County35,079 workers, 9,710 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near South Milwaukee, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near South Milwaukee. The closest is Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Mary University (14.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near South Milwaukee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near South Milwaukee are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($109,940), School Psychologist ($95,090), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,180). 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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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Other Programs Available in South Milwaukee

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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.