Best Spanish Schools Near Shakopee, MN (2026)

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

Shakopee, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. Shakopee has a population of about 45,002. Median household income is $110,989 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning spanish-related role is Librarians and Media Collections Specialists at a median $80,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to Shakopee

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

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 17.6 miles from Shakopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 17.7 miles from Shakopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
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: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 18.1 miles from Shakopee
  • 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

#4

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 18.3 miles from Shakopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN 18.9 miles from Shakopee
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
63.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,878
Avg net price $32,149/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,104
Out‑of‑state$68,104
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 20.2 miles from Shakopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.4 BOC Score
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: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN 23.4 miles from Shakopee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,755
Avg net price $27,705/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 24.9 miles from Shakopee
  • 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

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

Spanish Wages Near Shakopee

Shakopee is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Interpreters and Translators $68,980 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,821
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $80,290 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,613
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,391
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,800 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,924
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $79,210 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,582
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $80,800 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,099
Writers and Authors $76,470 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,968
Human Resources Specialists $80,330 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,651

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.

Shakopee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 45,002 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $110,989 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near Shakopee, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near Shakopee. The closest is Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Thomas (18.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles near Shakopee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles near Shakopee are: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($80,800), Human Resources Specialists ($80,330), Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Prior Lake instead of Shakopee?

Prior Lake, MN is 3.8 miles from Shakopee 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 Shakopee an affordable place to study spanish?

Shakopee’s median household income of $110,989 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shakopee 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 Shakopee

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

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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