Best General Studies Schools Near Richfield, MN (2026)

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

Richfield, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Richfield has a population of about 36,725. Median household income is $84,055 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $103,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Richfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Richfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Richfield 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 Richfield. 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

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 5.9 miles from Richfield
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 6.5 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,064
Avg net price $25,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 6.5 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethlehem College & Seminary

Minneapolis, MN 6.5 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 6.6 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 7.1 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN 7.1 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
63.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,878
Avg net price $32,149/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,104
Out‑of‑state$68,104
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 7.3 miles from Richfield
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Richfield

Richfield 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $103,570 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,826
Management Analysts $101,560 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $96,908
Human Resources Specialists $80,330 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,651
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,910 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $93,426
Writers and Authors $76,470 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,968
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,391
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $78,410 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,819
Social and Community Service Managers $89,990 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $85,868

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.

Richfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,725 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,055 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Richfield, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Richfield. The closest is Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethlehem College & Seminary (6.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Richfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Richfield are: General and Operations Managers ($103,570), Management Analysts ($101,560), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($97,910). 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 Bloomington instead of Richfield?

Bloomington, MN is 3.5 miles from Richfield and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Richfield an affordable place to study general studies?

Richfield’s median household income of $84,055 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richfield 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 Richfield

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

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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