Best Online Engineering Programs in Owatonna, MN (2026)

Owatonna, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Owatonna has a population of about 26,462. Median household income is $81,276 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $172,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Owatonna

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

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

Engineering Wages Near Owatonna

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.

Owatonna at a Glance

Other Owatonna-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Faribault, MN – 14.5 mi away (24,012 pop)
• Northfield, MN – 25.3 mi away (22,005 pop)
• Austin, MN – 31.7 mi away (25,105 pop)
• Mankato, MN – 37.5 mi away (61,115 pop)
• Rochester, MN – 37.8 mi away (114,976 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Owatonna, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Owatonna. The closest is Riverland Community College in Austin, MN (30.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Thomas (58.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Minnesota are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($172,130), Aerospace Engineer ($159,060), Biomedical Engineer ($127,730). Wages for Owatonna workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Owatonna?

Faribault, MN is 14.5 miles from Owatonna and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Owatonna an affordable place to study engineering?

Owatonna’s median household income of $81,276 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owatonna 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 Engineering Programs

• Engineering accreditation: what to look for
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• Online Engineering programs in Minnesota
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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.