Best Online Education Programs in Rosemount, MN (2026)

Rosemount, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Rosemount has a population of about 26,509. Median household income is $127,247 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $130,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Rosemount

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Rosemount. Distances are calculated from Rosemount 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 Rosemount. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 17.9 miles from Rosemount BOC Score83.9
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#2

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 18.9 miles from Rosemount BOC Score19.6
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#3

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI 56.5 miles from Rosemount BOC Score59.6
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#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 76.6 miles from Rosemount BOC Score54.1
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#5

Winona State University

Winona, MN 85.3 miles from Rosemount BOC Score66.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota education page.


Education Wages Near Rosemount

Rosemount 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$79,010Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$75,391
Elementary School Teacher$79,730Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$76,078
Middle School Teacher$62,800Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$59,924
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$79,220Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$75,592
Education Administrator, K-12$130,650Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$124,666
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$108,060Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$103,111
Tutor$44,650Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$42,605
Educational and Career Counselor$64,600Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$61,641

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.


Rosemount at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,509Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$127,247Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Dakota County2,742 workers, 201 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Rosemount, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Rosemount. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (17.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Winona State University (85.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Rosemount?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Rosemount are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($130,650), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($108,060), Elementary School Teacher ($79,730). 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 Inver Grove Heights instead of Rosemount?

Inver Grove Heights, MN is 5.4 miles from Rosemount 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 Rosemount an affordable place to study education?

Rosemount’s median household income of $127,247 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rosemount 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 Rosemount

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

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.