Best Online Healthcare Programs in Andover, MN (2026)

Andover, Minnesota has a population of about 32,825. The city’s median household income is $131,528 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 45 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Andover, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $123,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Andover

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 45 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Andover. Distances are calculated from Andover city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Anoka Technical CollegeAnoka, MN5.2 mi$6,267 - $16,662
Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeCoon Rapids, MN5.9 mi$5,682 - $16,110
North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN10.6 miContact school for pricing
Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN11.6 miContact school for pricing
Bethel UniversitySaint Paul, MN15.9 miContact school for pricing
University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN17.3 miContact school for pricing
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute MinneapolisMinneapolis, MN18.9 miContact school for pricing
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization CenterMinneapolis, MN19.0 miContact school for pricing
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN19.3 miContact school for pricing
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN19.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Andover

Andover 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$123,800Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$118,130
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$83,010Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$79,208
Medical Records Specialist$61,300Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$58,492
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$50,160Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$47,863
Healthcare Social Worker$72,590Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$69,265
Epidemiologist$99,360Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$94,809

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Andover at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$131,528Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Anoka County20,554 workers, 1,512 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Andover, MN?

Our directory has 45 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Andover. The closest is Anoka Technical College in Anoka, MN (5.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Capella University (19.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Andover?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Andover are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($123,800), Epidemiologist ($99,360), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($83,010). 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 Coon Rapids instead of Andover?

Coon Rapids, MN is 5.7 miles from Andover and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Andover an affordable place to study healthcare?

Andover’s median household income of $131,528 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Andover 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.