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Rothschild, Wisconsin Colleges

Read about the education and career opportunities in Rothschild, Wis., and how a third of its population holds college degrees.

Rothschild, Wisconsin Career Colleges, Technical Schools, and Universities

Looking for accredited career colleges, technical schools, and universities in Rothschild, Wisconsin. Each degree from a Rothschild, Wisconsin Career College, a post-secondary for-profit institution, offers an education with an in-demand career field.

At career colleges in Wisconsin, you typically don't take general education classes in core subjects such as English and math. Instead, you focus on career-related courses.

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Rothschild, Wis., Colleges and Universities

Rothschild, Wis., has many of the perks of a village: isolated, refreshing, and beautiful. But unlike many villages, this town of 5,269 people is within driving distance of great schools and places to work. Additionally, nearly a third of Rothschild residents hold bachelor's degrees, giving this laid-back village an intellectual vibe.

Rothschild colleges

While there are no colleges in Rothschild, you only have to drive six miles to Wausau until you reach the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County. This school of 1,366 students offers three different certificate programs, and an associate degree in arts and science. Students can also work toward a few bachelor's degree programs in conjunction with other UW schools. Just over 25 miles from Rothschild is Stevens Point, home of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. UWSP has more than 120 undergraduate degree programs including accounting and land use planning, and a few associate degrees and graduate degree programs. The school boasts low tuition, at about $7,000 a year for in-state students and $14,500 for out-of-state students.

Rothschild economy

The main industries in Rothschild are education and health care (making up a combined 22.4 percent of the workforce) and manufacturing (21.2 percent of the workforce). The top three employers in the county (Marathon County) are ASPIRUS Hospital, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, and Greenheck Fan Corporation. The median household income is $57,948. This is higher than the $51,598 median income statewide. A six percent population growth in the last decade suggests this small town could continue to attract new residents in the future.

Author: Jon Fortenbury

Jon Fortenbury is a Reno-based freelance writer. He's written for many publications, including Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada Magazine, and USA Today College. His interests include education, religious debates, and lengthy road trips.




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