Best Spanish Schools Near Owosso, MI (2026)

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

Owosso, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $30,681 per year for indexed programs. Owosso has a population of about 14,658. Median household income is $53,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $83,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Owosso

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

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 23.7 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 37.2 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 51.0 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 53.5 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 54.4 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 57.6 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI 57.8 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,732
Avg net price $19,353/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 58.5 miles from Owosso
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Spanish Wages Near Owosso

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Interpreters and Translators $45,310
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $83,190
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,030
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,790
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $59,900
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,010
Writers and Authors N/A
Human Resources Specialists $69,520

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.

Owosso at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,658 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,702 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Owosso, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Owosso. The closest is Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI (23.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland University (53.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles in Michigan are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($83,190), Human Resources Specialists ($69,520), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($66,030). Wages for Owosso workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Lansing instead of Owosso?

East Lansing, MI is 23.1 miles from Owosso and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Owosso an affordable place to study spanish?

Owosso’s median household income of $53,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owosso while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Owosso

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

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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