Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Schools Near Faribault, MN

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Faribault, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs, with tuition ranging from $6,679 to $84,893 per year for indexed programs. Faribault has a population of about 24,458. Median household income is $61,662 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning artificial intelligence-related role is Computer and Information Research Scientist at a median $135,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Artificial Intelligence Schools to Faribault

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer artificial intelligence programs near Faribault, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Faribault city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Faribault. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN 12.2 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
67.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,543
Avg net price $23,874/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carleton College

Northfield, MN 12.9 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
70.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 20%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,525
Avg net price $25,407/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,892
Out‑of‑state$68,892
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN 34.3 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
64.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,607
Avg net price $22,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,076
Out‑of‑state$56,076
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN 36.4 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
39.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,110
Avg net price $20,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 37.2 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 43.5 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN 44.6 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
63.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,878
Avg net price $32,149/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,104
Out‑of‑state$68,104
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 44.8 miles from Faribault
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Artificial Intelligence Wages Near Faribault

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Computer and Information Research Scientist$135,850
Data Scientist$128,800
Software Developer$130,050
Computer Systems Analyst$106,350

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.

Faribault at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,458Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,662Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited artificial intelligence schools are near Faribault, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering artificial intelligence programs near Faribault. The closest is St Olaf College in Northfield, MN (12.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethany Lutheran College (36.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying artificial intelligence roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying artificial intelligence-related roles in Minnesota are: Computer and Information Research Scientist ($135,850), Software Developer ($130,050), Data Scientist ($128,800). Wages for Faribault workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Northfield instead of Faribault?

Northfield, MN is 12.1 miles from Faribault and has its own set of local artificial intelligence programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Faribault an affordable place to study artificial intelligence?

Faribault’s median household income of $61,662 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Faribault 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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Other Programs Available in Faribault

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Data verified: August 31, 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.

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