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

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering technology 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 technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to South Milwaukee

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

#1

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee, WI 8.5 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 32.0
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,174
Avg net price $26,541/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,743
Out‑of‑state$43,743
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 11.5 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ottawa University-Milwaukee

Brookfield, WI 15.1 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 15.2 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 18.3 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 48.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,129
Avg net price $11,772/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 20.7 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 66

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 22.8 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 31.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $23,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 44.9 miles from South Milwaukee BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Technology 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)
Software Developer$123,730Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$127,688
Information Security Analyst$101,550Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$104,799
Computer Network Architect$134,070Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$138,359
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$90,140Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$93,024
Computer Network Support Specialist$74,960Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$77,358
Computer User Support Specialist$60,230Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$62,157
Web Developer$90,630WI statewide$93,529
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,220Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$166,378

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
Technology-related employment in Milwaukee County10,822 workers, 847 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering technology programs near South Milwaukee are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near South Milwaukee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,220), Computer Network Architect ($134,070), Software Developer ($123,730). 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 technology 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 technology?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for South Milwaukee:

Data verified: July 23, 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.