Best Online Education Programs in Austin, MN (2026)

Austin, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering education 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $127,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Austin

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

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

Education 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 Education 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 education schools are near Austin, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Austin. The closest is Winona State University in Winona, MN (71.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (91.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Minnesota are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($127,000), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,740), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($78,950). 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 education 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 education?

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.

Learn More About Education Programs

• Education accreditation: what to look for
• Education concentrations and specializations
• Is a Education degree worth it?
• Main Education degree guide
• Online Education programs in Minnesota
• Education programs by state

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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.