Best General Studies Schools Near Saint Cloud, MN (2026)

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

Saint Cloud, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $5,940 to $16,032 per year for indexed programs. Saint Cloud has a population of about 69,926. Median household income is $61,112 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Cloud, MN metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $94,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Saint Cloud

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

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 1.6 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, MN 3.1 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,874
Avg net price $9,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

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 Saint Cloud

Saint Cloud is part of the St. Cloud, MN metro area (BLS area code 41060). 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 $89,700 St. Cloud, MN $102,397
Management Analysts $94,590 St. Cloud, MN $107,979
Human Resources Specialists $74,710 St. Cloud, MN $85,285
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,000 St. Cloud, MN $83,333
Writers and Authors $72,810 MN statewide $83,116
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,170 St. Cloud, MN $86,952
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,790 St. Cloud, MN $81,952
Social and Community Service Managers $77,220 St. Cloud, MN $88,151

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.

Saint Cloud at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 69,926 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,112 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Saint Cloud, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Saint Cloud. The closest is Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Hennepin Community College (48.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Saint Cloud?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Saint Cloud are: Management Analysts ($94,590), General and Operations Managers ($89,700), Social and Community Service Managers ($77,220). 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 Monticello instead of Saint Cloud?

Monticello, MN is 24.4 miles from Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud an affordable place to study general studies?

Saint Cloud’s median household income of $61,112 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud

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

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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