Best Online Accounting Programs in Austin, MN (2026)

Austin, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Austin has a population of about 26,167. Median household income is $66,488 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $163,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Austin

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Austin. Distances are calculated from Austin city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near Austin

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.

Austin at a Glance

Other Austin-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Owatonna, MN – 31.7 mi away (25,567 pop)
• Rochester, MN – 34.3 mi away (114,976 pop)
• Mason City, IA – 37.9 mi away (26,487 pop)
• Faribault, MN – 45.9 mi away (24,012 pop)
• Northfield, MN – 55.0 mi away (22,005 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Austin, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Austin. The closest is Riverland Community College in Austin, MN (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Iowa Community College (66.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Minnesota are: Financial Manager ($163,410), Financial Analyst ($102,990), Budget Analyst ($85,970). Wages for Austin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owatonna instead of Austin?

Owatonna, MN is 31.7 miles from Austin and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Austin an affordable place to study accounting?

Austin’s median household income of $66,488 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Austin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.