Best Taxation Schools Near Waukesha, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waukesha, Wisconsin has 1 accredited school offering taxation programs. Waukesha has a population of about 8,479. Median household income is $126,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $80,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Waukesha

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Waukesha, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waukesha city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Taxation Wages Near Waukesha

Waukesha 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)
Accountant and Auditor $80,290 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $82,859
Tax Preparer $50,430 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,043
Tax Examiner and Collector $69,780 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $72,012

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.

Waukesha at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 8,479 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $126,286 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 47.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Waukesha, WI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Waukesha. The closest is DePaul University in Chicago, IL (84.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DePaul University (84.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Waukesha?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Waukesha are: Accountant and Auditor ($80,290), Tax Examiner and Collector ($69,780), Tax Preparer ($50,430). 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 New Berlin instead of Waukesha?

New Berlin, WI is 6.4 miles from Waukesha and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Waukesha an affordable place to study taxation?

Waukesha’s median household income of $126,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waukesha 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: September 6, 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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