Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology
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Contact
- 7335 S Hwy 100 Franklin, WI 53132
- (414) 425-8300
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Best Online Special Education Programs in Burlington, WI (2026)
Burlington, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $38,750 to $50,822 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 11,021. Median household income is $81,658 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Secondary School at a median $71,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Burlington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Burlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burlington 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 Burlington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,136
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 6232 Bankers Road Racine, WI 53403-9747
- (262) 554-2010
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,129
Avg net price
$11,772/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 900 Wood Rd Kenosha, WI 53144
- (262) 595-2345
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,129
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 900 Wood Rd Kenosha, WI 53141
- (877) 895-3276
- Visit website
Key stats
- Programs offered: 2
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Carroll University
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,009
Avg net price
$15,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 100 N East Ave Waukesha, WI 53186
- (262) 547-1211
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Carthage College
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
Contact
- 2001 Alford Park Dr Kenosha, WI 53140-1994
- (262) 551-8500
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard
Herzing University-Kenosha
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$23,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 5800 7th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140
- (866) 724-9144
- Visit website
Key stats
- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,552
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 245 South Executive Drive, Suite 340 Brookfield, WI 53005
- (262) 879-0200
- Visit website
Key stats
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin special education page.
Special Education Wages Near Burlington
Burlington is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $60,110 | Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $62,615 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $60,430 | Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $62,948 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $71,400 | Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $74,375 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $60,870 | WI statewide | $63,406 |
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.
Burlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,021 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,658 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Burlington-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- Mukwonago, WI – 12.9 mi away (21,532 pop)
- Muskego, WI – 16.3 mi away (24,882 pop)
- Franklin, WI – 19.7 mi away (36,131 pop)
- Mount Pleasant, WI – 19.7 mi away (26,360 pop)
- Kenosha, WI – 21.1 mi away (124,580 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Burlington, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Burlington. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, WI (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (26.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Burlington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Burlington are: Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($71,400), Special Education Teacher, Preschool ($60,870), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($60,430). 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 Mukwonago instead of Burlington?
Mukwonago, WI is 12.9 miles from Burlington and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Burlington an affordable place to study special education?
Burlington’s median household income of $81,658 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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: July 30, 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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