Best Nonprofit Management Schools Near Owatonna, MN (2026)

Owatonna, Minnesota has 8 accredited schools offering nonprofit management programs, with tuition ranging from $6,326 to $51,454 per year for indexed programs. Owatonna has a population of about 26,462. 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 nonprofit management-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $99,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Nonprofit Management Schools to Owatonna

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nonprofit management 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.

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 Owatonna. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 38.2 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 57.8 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 60.3 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 60.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,705
Avg net price $16,863/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 60.5 miles from Owatonna 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

#5

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 61.1 miles from Owatonna 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

#6

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 61.2 miles from Owatonna 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

#7

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN 247.5 miles from Owatonna BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,755
Avg net price $15,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nonprofit Management Wages Near Owatonna

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$84,220
Fundraiser$76,910
General and Operations Manager$99,340

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

MetricValueSource
Population26,462Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,276Census 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

How many accredited nonprofit management schools are near Owatonna, MN?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering nonprofit management programs near Owatonna. The closest is Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN (38.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Capella University (61.2 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nonprofit management roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nonprofit management-related roles in Minnesota are: General and Operations Manager ($99,340), Social and Community Service Manager ($84,220), Fundraiser ($76,910). 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 nonprofit management 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 nonprofit management?

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: August 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.