Best Human Services Schools Near Willmar, MN (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Willmar, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering human services 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 human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $84,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Willmar

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Willmar, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Willmar 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 Willmar. 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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#1

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 50.7 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $17,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Minnesota-Morris

Morris, MN 52.2 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,919
Avg net price $8,837/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN 66.2 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,057
Avg net price $26,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 85.1 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 87.8 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
29.1 BOC Score
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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 87.9 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 88.2 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,064
Avg net price $25,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 89.5 miles from Willmar
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Human Services Wages Near Willmar

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Social and Human Service Assistant $49,940
Social and Community Service Manager $84,220
Child, Family and School Social Worker $67,450
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor $58,780

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Willmar, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Willmar. The closest is Rasmussen University-Minnesota in St. Cloud, MN (50.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Hennepin Community College (82.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles in Minnesota are: Social and Community Service Manager ($84,220), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($67,450), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($58,780). 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 human services 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 human services?

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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Other Programs Available in Willmar

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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