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Milwaukee educational institutions

There are 1,287 schools and educational institutions in the greater Milwaukee metro area, including the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha. Combined, these Milwaukee metro educational institutions employ 37,695 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Milwaukee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
 
380
 
$70,078,549
Educational service providers
 
294
 
$105,894,943
Parent teacher associations
 
191
 
$4,093,977
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
 
180
 
$663,992,927
Fraternities and sororities
 
161
 
$3,824,084
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
 
147
 
$24,390,000
Adult education and ESL centers
 
88
 
$14,564,870
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
 
84
 
$55,608,601
Alumni associations
 
43
 
$5,271,319
Elementary and primary schools
 
36
 
$186,046,485
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Job trends for Milwaukee educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
147
1-10
 
38
11-25
 
23
26-100
 
55
101 to 1,000
 
28
1,000+
 
7
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Sizes of educational institutions in Milwaukee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
234
$250k to $1M
 
77
$1M to $5M
 
65
$5M to $25M
 
31
$25M to $100M
 
17
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of educational institutions in Milwaukee

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1-20 of 1,287

Herzing University

Herzing University is a regionally-accredited, private career University that provides educational programs at the certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels for a diverse student population in traditional, non-traditional and online delivery formats....
Revenue
$200.5m
Assets
$189.4m
Employees
1,851
EIN
27-1503981
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
$12.2m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
97
EIN
20-5033694
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
$840.0m
Assets
$2.2b
Employees
8,123
EIN
39-0806251
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
$147.1m
Assets
$292.7m
Employees
2,516
EIN
39-0806325
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
$34.1m
Assets
$297.4m
Employees
26
EIN
23-7337744
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
$28.2m
Employees
570
EIN
39-1201561
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
$15.4m
Assets
$26.8m
Employees
111
EIN
39-0942763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Indian Community School (ICS)

ICS weaves indigenous teachings with a distinguished learning environment, educating southeastern Wisconsin Indian children in grades 4k through 8th.
Revenue
$29.6m
Assets
$912.0m
Employees
150
EIN
39-1154960
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
$17.5m
Assets
$51.5m
Employees
110
EIN
30-0322248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA)

Hmong American Peace Academy Ltd. is a non-profit charger school pursuant to a contract with the milwaukee board of school directors.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$78.6m
Employees
234
EIN
39-2041099
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
$31.4m
Assets
$54.0m
Employees
416
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
$211.4m
Assets
$444.5m
Employees
1,627
EIN
39-0477970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University School of Milwaukee (USM)

University School of Milwaukee provides an exceptional PK-12 independent school education in a supportive, inclusive community built on the foundation of their Common Trust.
Revenue
$53.4m
Assets
$64.9m
Employees
458
EIN
39-6076442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)

Medical College of Wisconsin advances healthcare by integrating education, research, and patient care, training future professionals, translating discoveries, and serving millions of patient visits.
Revenue
$1.8b
Assets
$3.5b
Employees
8,196
EIN
39-0806261
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
$40.3m
Assets
$71.8m
Employees
596
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
$68.8m
Assets
$80.0m
Employees
363
EIN
47-1800734
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
$35.0m
Assets
$749.5m
Employees
0
EIN
27-3167963
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
$22.9m
Assets
$50.2m
Employees
363
EIN
39-0987840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

The Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (mcwah) is a consortium that was established in 1980 to facilitate the administration of graduate Medical education (gme) programs conducted jointly by the Medical College of Wisconsin in conjunction w....
Revenue
$95.4m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
1,263
EIN
39-1341366
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
$16.8m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
154
EIN
39-0817523
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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