Best Online Psychology Programs in Owatonna, MN (2026)

Owatonna, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering psychology 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 psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $107,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Owatonna

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

#1

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN 25.6 miles from Owatonna BOC Score67.3
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#2

Carleton College

Northfield, MN 25.8 miles from Owatonna BOC Score70.8
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#3

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN 38.1 miles from Owatonna BOC Score39.1
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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 38.2 miles from Owatonna BOC Score58.9
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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN 39.6 miles from Owatonna BOC Score64.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota psychology page.


Psychology Wages Near Owatonna

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$107,030
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/A
School Psychologist$85,190
Educational and Career Counselor$64,600
Marriage and Family Therapist$72,470
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$58,780
Healthcare Social Worker$73,970
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$75,020

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)
Psychology-related employment in Steele County196 workers, 121 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Owatonna, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Owatonna. The closest is St Olaf College in Northfield, MN (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gustavus Adolphus College (39.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Minnesota are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($107,030), School Psychologist ($85,190), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($75,020). 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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

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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.