Best Taxation Schools Near Austin, MN (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Austin, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $17,214 to $38,362 per year for indexed programs. Austin has a population of about 26,167. Median household income is $66,488 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $81,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Austin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Austin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Austin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Taxation Wages Near Austin

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$81,600
Tax Preparer$59,200
Tax Examiner and Collector$79,000

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.

Austin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,167Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,488Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Austin, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Austin. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (90.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (90.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles in Minnesota are: Accountant and Auditor ($81,600), Tax Examiner and Collector ($79,000), Tax Preparer ($59,200). Wages for Austin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owatonna instead of Austin?

Owatonna, MN is 31.7 miles from Austin and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Austin an affordable place to study taxation?

Austin’s median household income of $66,488 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Austin 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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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.

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