Best Online Education Programs in Faribault, MN (2026)

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

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

Closest Education Schools to Faribault

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

Education Wages Near Faribault

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher	$76,460
Elementary School Teacher	$76,350
Middle School Teacher	$62,640
Education Teacher, Postsecondary	$78,950
Education Administrator, K-12	$127,000
Education Administrator, Postsecondary	$104,740
Tutor	$44,800
Educational and Career Counselor	$64,600

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

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,458	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$61,662	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	17.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Rice County	2,293 workers, 26 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Faribault-Area Cities With Education Programs

Northfield, MN – 12.1 mi away (22,005 pop)
Owatonna, MN – 14.5 mi away (25,567 pop)
Farmington, MN – 25.4 mi away (22,656 pop)
Lakeville, MN – 26.2 mi away (61,938 pop)
Prior Lake, MN – 30.5 mi away (25,863 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Faribault, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Faribault. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (46.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Cloud State University (96.3 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 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 education 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 education?

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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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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