Best Online Education Programs in Coon Rapids, MN (2026)

Coon Rapids, Minnesota has a population of about 63,348. The city’s median household income is $86,618 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering education programs near Coon Rapids, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $128,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Coon Rapids

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 43 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Coon Rapids. Distances are calculated from Coon Rapids city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids, MN2.1 mi$5,682 - $16,110
North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN5.7 miContact school for pricing
Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN7.0 miContact school for pricing
Bethel UniversitySaint Paul, MN10.9 miContact school for pricing
University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN12.0 miContact school for pricing
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN13.6 miContact school for pricing
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN13.9 miContact school for pricing
Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis, MN14.1 miContact school for pricing
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN14.5 miContact school for pricing
North Central UniversityMinneapolis, MN14.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$65,680Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$62,672
Elementary School Teacher$76,100Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$72,615
Middle School Teacher$61,740Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$58,912
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$75,980Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$72,500
Education Administrator, K-12$128,770Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$122,872
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$104,760Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$99,962
Tutor$41,600Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$39,695
Educational and Career Counselor$64,210Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,269

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Coon Rapids at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,348Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,618Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Anoka County1,776 workers, 104 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Coon Rapids, MN?

Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering education programs near Coon Rapids. The closest is Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, MN (2.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is North Central University (14.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Coon Rapids?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Coon Rapids are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($128,770), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($104,760), Elementary School Teacher ($76,100). 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 Champlin instead of Coon Rapids?

Champlin, MN is 4.0 miles from Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids an affordable place to study education?

Coon Rapids’s median household income of $86,618 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coon Rapids 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.