Best Online Healthcare Programs in Willmar, MN (2026)

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

Willmar, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Willmar has a population of about 21,136. Median household income is $63,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% 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 Willmar

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Willmar. Distances are calculated from Willmar 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 Willmar. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Healthcare Wages Near Willmar

Occupation	Median 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.

Willmar at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	21,136	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$63,368	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	24.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Kandiyohi County	5,522 workers, 166 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Willmar-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

Saint Cloud, MN – 51.5 mi away (113,649 pop)
Alexandria, MN – 54.3 mi away (20,814 pop)
Monticello, MN – 62.4 mi away (26,875 pop)
Chaska, MN – 73.8 mi away (26,016 pop)
Elk River, MN – 73.9 mi away (24,364 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Willmar, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Willmar. The closest is Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Cloud Technical and Community College (53.1 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 Willmar workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Saint Cloud instead of Willmar?

Saint Cloud, MN is 51.5 miles from Willmar 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 Willmar an affordable place to study healthcare?

Willmar’s median household income of $63,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Willmar 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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