Best Online Accounting Programs in Mankato, MN (2026)

Mankato, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Mankato has a population of about 44,882. Median household income is $64,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mankato, MN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Mankato

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Mankato

Mankato is part of the Mankato, MN metro area (BLS area code 31860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

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.

Mankato at a Glance

Other Mankato-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Faribault, MN – 35.7 mi away (24,012 pop)
• Owatonna, MN – 37.5 mi away (25,567 pop)
• Northfield, MN – 44.5 mi away (22,005 pop)
• Prior Lake, MN – 46.5 mi away (25,863 pop)
• Chaska, MN – 48.1 mi away (26,016 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Mankato, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Mankato. The closest is South Central College in North Mankato, MN (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Minneapolis (62.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Mankato?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Mankato are: Financial Manager ($134,710), Financial Analyst ($96,480), Budget Analyst ($85,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Mankato?

Faribault, MN is 35.7 miles from Mankato 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 Mankato an affordable place to study accounting?

Mankato’s median household income of $64,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mankato 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.