Best Online Education Programs in Winona, MN (2026)

Winona, Minnesota has a population of about 25,998. The city’s median household income is $56,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering education programs near Winona, with tuition ranging from $50,320 to $62,845 per year for indexed programs. In Minnesota, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $122,910 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Winona

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 34 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Winona. Distances are calculated from Winona city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Winona State UniversityWinona, MN1.3 miContact school for pricing
Saint Mary’s University of MinnesotaWinona, MN1.4 miContact school for pricing
Minnesota State College SoutheastWinona, MN3.1 miContact school for pricing
Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI26.6 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI27.2 miContact school for pricing
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI27.2 miContact school for pricing
Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester, MN37.5 miContact school for pricing
Luther CollegeDecorah, IA51.5 mi$50,320 - $62,845
Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI52.0 miContact school for pricing
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI52.3 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Winona

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$63,950
Elementary School Teacher$63,120
Middle School Teacher$61,670
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$75,750
Education Administrator, K-12$122,910
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$101,700
Tutor$41,600
Educational and Career Counselor$63,230

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.


Winona at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,998Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,163Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Winona County1,156 workers, 12 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Winona, MN?

Our directory has 34 accredited schools offering education programs near Winona. The closest is Winona State University in Winona, MN (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (52.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Minnesota are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($122,910), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,700), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,750). Wages for Winona workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Crosse instead of Winona?

La Crosse, WI is 27.0 miles from Winona 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 Winona an affordable place to study education?

Winona’s median household income of $56,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winona 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.