Best Military History Schools Near Owatonna, MN (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Owatonna, Minnesota is home to about 26,462 residents. Median household income is $81,276 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning military history-related role is Historians at a median $103,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Military History Schools to Owatonna

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Owatonna, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Owatonna city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Military History Wages Near Owatonna

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Historians $103,040
History Teachers, Postsecondary $92,970
Curators $53,920
Archivists $65,740
Museum Technicians and Conservators $50,140
Editors $62,650
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $77,650
Writers and Authors $72,810

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.

Owatonna at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,462 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,276 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying military history roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles in Minnesota are: Historians ($103,040), History Teachers, Postsecondary ($92,970), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($77,650). Wages for Owatonna workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Owatonna?

Faribault, MN is 14.5 miles from Owatonna and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Owatonna an affordable place to study military history?

Owatonna’s median household income of $81,276 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owatonna 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 Owatonna

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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