Best Online Marketing Programs in Fridley, MN (2026)

Fridley, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,400 to $22,820 per year for indexed programs. Fridley has a population of about 29,944. Median household income is $79,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning marketing-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $173,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Marketing Schools to Fridley

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 7.1 miles from Fridley BOC Score 19.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 7.4 miles from Fridley 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 7.6 miles from Fridley BOC Score 83.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 7.9 miles from Fridley BOC Score 43.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 8.1 miles from Fridley BOC Score 55.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN 8.3 miles from Fridley BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,755
Avg net price $27,705/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 9.3 miles from Fridley BOC Score 66.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,106
Avg net price $20,744/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,004
Out‑of‑state$50,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 10.3 miles from Fridley BOC Score 73.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Marketing Wages Near Fridley

Fridley 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)
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$97,910Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$93,426
Marketing Manager$173,040Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$165,115
Public Relations Specialist$73,780Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$70,401
Advertising and Promotions Manager$132,050Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$126,002

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.


Fridley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,274Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited marketing schools are near Fridley, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering marketing programs near Fridley. The closest is North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN (5.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (7.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying marketing roles near Fridley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying marketing-related roles near Fridley are: Marketing Manager ($173,040), Advertising and Promotions Manager ($132,050), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($97,910). 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 New Brighton instead of Fridley?

New Brighton, MN is 2.9 miles from Fridley and has its own set of local marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fridley an affordable place to study marketing?

Fridley’s median household income of $79,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fridley 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 Fridley

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.