Appleton, Wisconsin Colleges

Learn the basics about colleges in Appleton, Wis., and what the local economy has to offer graduates.

Appleton, Wisc., Colleges and Universities

Appleton is a city of about 78,000 located in northeastern Wisconsin, and was the boyhood home of Harry Houdini. However, students at Appleton colleges may not want to pull an escape act after graduating, as the area has a thriving economy with diverse businesses.

Appleton colleges

Appleton is home to Lawrence University, a liberal arts college founded in 1847, one year before Wisconsin became a state. Lawrence is especially well known for its conservatory of music, and about a quarter of the student body is enrolled in the conservatory. The school also offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, and prides itself on a robust individualized learning program. About two-thirds of its courses have an enrollment of one. While Lawrence's main campus on the banks of the Fox River near downtown Appleton is 84 acres, the school also has a 425-acre satellite campus on an estate two hours north. About 12 percent of its student body is from outside the U.S., coming from more than 50 countries. The 2011-12 tuition was $38,481. In the nearby town of Menasha, the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley is a two-year campus of the state university system, offering general education requirements for bachelor's degree programs. It enrolled 1,814 in Fall 2010.

Appleton economy

Chances are good that students at Appleton colleges will be printing out their essays on paper made locally: the Fox Valley region is a hub for paper and plastics manufacturers. There are 81 businesses in this industry cluster in and around Appleton, including SCA Tissue, Great Northern and Kimberly-Clark, which has a headquarters in the area. The cluster employs more than 11,400 people. Printing and publishing is another major industry in Appleton, with 66 businesses employing more than 4,600 people. Wisconsin Worknet reports the fastest-growing employment sectors in the Appleton area between 2000-2010 were education and health, at 35 percent, and leisure and hospitality, at 23 percent.

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Schools and Colleges in Appleton, Wisconsin

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Empire Beauty Schools - Appleton/Menasha

At Empire Beauty Schools, we give you the knowledge and hands-on training you need to launch a career in the cosmetology field. All of our teachers are trained to give personal attention to every student, including career guidance and special instruction classes. And every Empire Beauty School is fully equipped with modern salon furniture and cosmetology tools to prepare for successful careers. Financial assistance is available for qualified students.

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Globe University - Appleton

If you're ready to take the first step toward a more successful future, Globe University is a great place to start. We offer master's, bachelor's, associate, and diploma programs that can prepare you for exciting careers in fields like business management, business administration, accounting, technology, health care, legal science, creative and many more. Our courses are offered both on-campus and online, and are taught by instructors who are professionals in their fields. We keep class sizes small to emphasize practical, hands-on training, and focus directly on the skills and knowledge that will best prepare you to succeed in the real world.

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University of Phoenix - Fox Valley Learning Center

Perhaps you're new to college and seeking an associate's degree. Maybe you're ready to complete your bachelor's or advanced degree. Either way, University of Phoenix is here to help. We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today's working students, as well as today's workplace. One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. Program availability varies by location and format.

University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). The University's central administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. For more information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures, please visit phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.aspx. � 2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Rasmussen College - Appleton

Begin a new in-demand career with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. For more than 100 years, Rasmussen College has been preparing its students for careers that are in high demand. A Bachelor's or Associate's degree could be the answer you need to find a rewarding career in some of the fastest growing fields in the United States. Rasmussen College offers courses at multiple campuses located throughout the U.S. or completely online. Our campuses are located in five states throughout the Midwest and the Southeast. With a helpful Student Support Staff in place to help you every step of the way, Rasmussen College is ready to see you succeed. Every campus is equipped with computer labs, classrooms, a tutoring center, financial aid office, and a career services office. We offer all of the extra support that you need to be successful in your future college career. Rasmussen College offers career focused Bachelor and Associate degree programs that will teach you the skills necessary to find a new job or advance in your current career. Accreditation is an assurance of educational quality, and Rasmussen College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to be recognized as a Regionally Accredited institution of higher learning.