Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Owatonna, MN (2026)

Owatonna, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration 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 healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $137,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Owatonna

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Owatonna, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Owatonna 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 Owatonna. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Riverland Community College

Austin, MN 30.9 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 59.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,247
Avg net price $7,427/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN 40.3 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,287
Avg net price $14,435/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Central College

North Mankato, MN 40.8 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 60.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,068
Avg net price $9,082/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN 45.2 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 72.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,938
Avg net price $13,548/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,679
Out‑of‑state$6,679
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN 51.2 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 48.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,207
Avg net price $12,972/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 59.6 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 48.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,399
Avg net price $11,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 60.9 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,086
Avg net price $13,812/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 61.2 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 29.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,189
Avg net price $17,956/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Owatonna

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$122,700
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$90,760
Administrative Services Manager$137,290
Compliance Officer$85,920
Medical Records Specialist$61,530
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$50,030

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

MetricValueSource
Population26,462Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,276Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Steele County2,194 workers, 174 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Owatonna, MN?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Owatonna are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Minnesota are: Administrative Services Manager ($137,290), Medical and Health Services Manager ($122,700), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($90,760). 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 healthcare administration 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 healthcare administration?

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.


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Other Programs Available in Owatonna

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.