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Milwaukee educational institutions

There are 1,302 schools and educational institutions in the greater Milwaukee metro area, including the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha. Combined, these Milwaukee metro educational institutions employ 37,783 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $10 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Milwaukee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
382
 
$78,315,425
Educational service providers
 
298
 
$119,180,969
Parent teacher associations
 
193
 
$3,462,697
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
179
 
$620,549,789
Fraternities and sororities
 
159
 
$2,516,572
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
152
 
$19,140,994
Adult education and ESL centers
 
88
 
$15,131,945
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
88
 
$6,968,761
Alumni associations
 
43
 
$4,776,529
Education professional societies
 
36
 
$15,349,701
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Job trends for Milwaukee educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
160
1-10
 
30
11-25
 
23
26-100
 
57
101 to 1,000
 
28
1,000+
 
7
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Sizes of educational institutions in Milwaukee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
250
$250k to $1M
 
74
$1M to $5M
 
64
$5M to $25M
 
31
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of educational institutions in Milwaukee

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1-20 of 1,302

Herzing University

To provide high-quality education and training designed to prepare a diverse and geographically distributed student population to meet the evolving needs of employers in the markets we serve.
Revenue
$171.4m
Assets
$166.1m
Employees
1,782
EIN
27-1503981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carroll University

Carroll University is a pioneer, the very first institution of higher learning in Wisconsin. Carroll opened in 1846, two years before Wisconsin became a state.
Revenue
$137.5m
Assets
$280.3m
Employees
2,505
EIN
39-0806325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving their students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Revenue
$710.0m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
8,031
EIN
39-0806251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design: Non-profit college offering a BFA, igniting curious minds through art, design, and service.
Revenue
$40.2m
Assets
$27.5m
Employees
558
EIN
39-1201561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Community School (ICS)

Indian Community School is a private, faith-based, inter-tribal school, that began in the homes of three courageous Oneida mothers in 1969. From these humble beginnings, ICS has been serving the Native community of metro Milwaukee for almost 50 years.
Revenue
$26.7m
Assets
$853.3m
Employees
141
EIN
39-1154960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UWM Foundation

Since 1974, the UWM Foundation has endeavored to advance the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) through requests of philanthropic gifts to support students, faculty, campus programming and the community.
Revenue
$48.6m
Assets
$275.8m
Employees
25
EIN
23-7337744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University Lake School (ULS)

University Lake School is a college preparatory school that delivers an incomparable education driven by high standards and a unique approach to learning.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
110
EIN
39-0942763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA)

The Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) is a charter school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, under the authority of Milwaukee Public Schools. It includes the HAPA K-8 program, and it has an affiliated high school program.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$77.6m
Employees
225
EIN
39-2041099
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy (MCA)

To produce responsible leaders through academic mastery, community focused education and the fostering of lifelong learning in any environment.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
61
EIN
30-0322248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carmen High School of Science and Technology

The mission of the School is to graduate all students as critical thinkers and self-directed learners prepared for success in college, meaningful careers, community involvement and family life.
Revenue
$33.2m
Assets
$41.3m
Employees
446
EIN
56-2569203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private, non-profit university offering bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, business, and nursing. At MSOE, you will find a caring community of students and faculty.
Revenue
$171.1m
Assets
$400.4m
Employees
1,616
EIN
39-0477970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ics Support Organization

ICS Support Organization was established with the mission to provide financial and operational support to ICS. Funds granted to ICS are used exclusively for the benefit of ICS and its students.
Revenue
$34.9m
Assets
$704.9m
Employees
0
EIN
27-3167963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mount Mary University

Mount Mary University recognized as a diverse learning community that works in partnership with local, national and global organizations to educate women to transform the world.
Revenue
$40.5m
Assets
$73.3m
Employees
655
EIN
39-0806154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Augustine Preparatory Academy

St Augustine Prep Academy develops future leaders of high character, intellect, and faith through exceptional K4-12 education.
Revenue
$49.6m
Assets
$75.0m
Employees
291
EIN
47-1800734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brookfield Academy (BA)

Founded in 1962, Brookfield Academy is an extraordinary independent school whose success is directly related to the quality of their program from pre-kindergarten through high school.
Revenue
$21.4m
Assets
$46.6m
Employees
375
EIN
39-0987840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a private, freestanding medical school and graduate school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. MCW has 3 regional campuses located in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Wausau (Central Wisconsin).
Revenue
$1.6b
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
8,103
EIN
39-0806261
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St. John's Northwestern Academies (SJNA)

Independent coed boarding and day school, grades 7-12, in Delafield, WI, preparing boys and girls to become young adults who can achieve their best personal potential for lifetime success.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$8.3m
Employees
138
EIN
39-0817523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central City Cyberschool of Milwaukee

Central City Cyberschool motivates inner-city students in Milwaukee to develop academic and critical thinking skills through online education programs.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
69
EIN
39-1923658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Educational Credential Evaluators

ECE evaluates foreign educational credentials to promote recognition across borders, with a website providing free information and located in Milwaukee.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$5.5m
Employees
116
EIN
39-1369113
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Sky Education

Open Sky Education supports educational organizations to provide accessible and affordable education on a non-discriminatory basis.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$20.2m
Employees
43
EIN
20-5033694
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "B00: Education: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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