Best Software Engineering Schools Near Northfield, MN (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Northfield, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $44,226 to $58,569 per year for indexed programs. Northfield has a population of about 20,678. Median household income is $92,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $176,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Northfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Northfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Northfield 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 Northfield. 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

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 35.9 miles from Northfield
  • 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

#2

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 36.2 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,511
Avg net price $26,939/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 41.6 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,764
Avg net price $28,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,226
Out‑of‑state$44,226
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 89.8 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 90.9 miles from Northfield
  • 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

#6

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Crookston, MN 283.8 miles from Northfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,056
Avg net price $12,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Software Engineering Wages Near Northfield

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Software Developers $130,050
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,700
Computer Programmers $107,250
Web Developers $101,020
Computer and Information Systems Managers $176,380
Computer Occupations, All Other $91,750
Computer Network Architects $133,270
Computer Systems Analysts $106,350

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.

Northfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,678 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,000 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software engineering schools are near Northfield, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs near Northfield. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (35.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rasmussen University-Minnesota (90.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in Minnesota are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($176,380), Computer Network Architects ($133,270), Software Developers ($130,050). Wages for Northfield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Northfield?

Faribault, MN is 12.1 miles from Northfield and has its own set of local software engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Northfield an affordable place to study software engineering?

Northfield’s median household income of $92,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northfield 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 Northfield

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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