Best Health Science Schools Near Northfield, MN (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Northfield, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering health science programs. Northfield has a population of about 20,678. Median household income is $92,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $122,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Northfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science programs near Northfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Northfield 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 Northfield. 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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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 36.1 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Northfield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$122,700
Health Education Specialist$78,400
Health Information Technologist$90,760
Health Technologist and Technician$59,540

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.

Northfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,000Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health science schools are near Northfield, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering health science programs near Northfield. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (36.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (36.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Minnesota are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($122,700), Health Information Technologist ($90,760), Health Education Specialist ($78,400). Wages for Northfield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Northfield?

Faribault, MN is 12.1 miles from Northfield and has its own set of local health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Northfield an affordable place to study health science?

Northfield’s median household income of $92,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northfield 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 Northfield

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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