Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Northfield, MN (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Northfield, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $68,104 to $82,991 per year for indexed programs. Northfield has a population of about 20,678. Median household income is $92,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $173,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Northfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing programs near Northfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Northfield 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 Northfield. 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 Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 32.5 miles from Northfield
  • 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

#2

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN 33.4 miles from Northfield
  • 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

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#3

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, MN 35.0 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,873
Avg net price $29,926/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 35.5 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 35.8 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,064
Avg net price $25,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 36.2 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,511
Avg net price $26,939/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN 45.2 miles from Northfield
  • 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

#8

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Cloquet, MN 158.3 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,665
Avg net price $12,677/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing Wages Near Northfield

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Marketing Managers $173,300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,510
Web and Digital Interface Designers $82,650
Advertising and Promotions Managers $126,920
Public Relations Specialists $68,620
Writers and Authors $72,810
Advertising Sales Agents $62,660
Web Developers $101,020

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.

Northfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,678 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,000 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Northfield, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Northfield. The closest is St Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN (32.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Central University (35.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles in Minnesota are: Marketing Managers ($173,300), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($126,920), Web Developers ($101,020). Wages for Northfield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Northfield?

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

Is Northfield an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Northfield’s median household income of $92,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northfield 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 Northfield

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Northfield:

Data verified: September 7, 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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