Best Online Healthcare Programs in Northfield, MN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Northfield, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare 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 healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $122,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Northfield

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Northfield. Distances are calculated from Northfield city center.

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.

#1

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN 20.0 miles from Northfield BOC Score72.2
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#2

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN 26.8 miles from Northfield BOC Score50.1
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#3

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN 27.0 miles from Northfield BOC Score48.8
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#4

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN 28.2 miles from Northfield BOC Score64.1
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#5

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 32.6 miles from Northfield BOC Score61.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Northfield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$122,700
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$90,760
Medical Records Specialist$61,530
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$50,030
Healthcare Social Worker$73,970
Epidemiologist$104,460

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)
Healthcare-related employment in Rice County3,048 workers, 317 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Northfield, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Northfield. The closest is Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN (20.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Catherine University (32.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Minnesota are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($122,700), Epidemiologist ($104,460), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($90,760). 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 healthcare 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 healthcare?

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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Data verified: June 11, 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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