Best Online Computer Science Programs in Owatonna, MN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Owatonna, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Owatonna has a population of about 26,462. Median household income is $81,276 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Owatonna

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

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 Owatonna. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Owatonna

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Software Developer	$130,050
Computer Systems Analyst	$106,350
Computer Network Architect	$133,270
Database Administrator	$100,700
Database Architect	$133,050
Information Security Analyst	$130,710
Computer Network Support Specialist	$76,000
Computer User Support Specialist	$63,630
Web Developer	$101,020
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$82,650
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$176,380

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.

Owatonna at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	26,462	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$81,276	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	32.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Steele County	17 workers, 12 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Owatonna-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Faribault, MN – 14.5 mi away (24,012 pop)
Northfield, MN – 25.3 mi away (22,005 pop)
Austin, MN – 31.7 mi away (25,105 pop)
Mankato, MN – 37.5 mi away (61,115 pop)
Rochester, MN – 37.8 mi away (114,976 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Owatonna, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Owatonna. The closest is Riverland Community College in Austin, MN (30.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Inver Hills Community College (52.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Minnesota are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,380), Computer Network Architect ($133,270), Database Architect ($133,050). Wages for Owatonna workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Owatonna?

Faribault, MN is 14.5 miles from Owatonna and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Owatonna an affordable place to study computer science?

Owatonna’s median household income of $81,276 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owatonna 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.

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