Best English Schools Near Austin, MN (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Austin, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $31,360 to $84,893 per year for indexed programs. Austin has a population of about 26,167. Median household income is $66,488 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning english-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $87,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Austin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Austin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Austin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Austin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Carleton College

Northfield, MN 55.3 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
70.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 20%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,525
Avg net price $25,407/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,892
Out‑of‑state$68,892
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN 55.5 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
67.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,543
Avg net price $23,874/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 60.7 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN 61.0 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
39.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,110
Avg net price $20,148/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN 67.0 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
64.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,607
Avg net price $22,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,076
Out‑of‑state$56,076
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, MN 68.7 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,170
Avg net price $11,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Winona State University

Winona, MN 71.2 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,532
Avg net price $17,503/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 87.2 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English Wages Near Austin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Writers and Authors $72,810
Editors $62,650
Technical Writers $83,270
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $84,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,460
Public Relations Specialists $68,620
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,510
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $77,650

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.

Austin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,167 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,488 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Austin, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Austin. The closest is Carleton College in Northfield, MN (55.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Luther College (63.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying english-related roles in Minnesota are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($87,510), English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($84,200), Technical Writers ($83,270). Wages for Austin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owatonna instead of Austin?

Owatonna, MN is 31.7 miles from Austin and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Austin an affordable place to study english?

Austin’s median household income of $66,488 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Austin 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 Austin

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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