Best Web Design Schools Near Rochester, MN (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Rochester, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs, with tuition ranging from $6,679 to $18,552 per year for indexed programs. Rochester has a population of about 121,638. Median household income is $87,767 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Rochester, MN metro area, the top-earning web design-related role is Software Developers at a median $134,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Web Design Schools to Rochester

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

Riverland Community College

Austin, MN 34.9 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,247
Avg net price $7,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN 58.0 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,938
Avg net price $13,548/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,679
Out‑of‑state$6,679
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 71.7 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,399
Avg net price $11,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN 75.2 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,424
Avg net price $10,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 77.2 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,086
Avg net price $13,812/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 77.4 miles from Rochester
  • 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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#7

South Central College

North Mankato, MN 78.7 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,068
Avg net price $9,082/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN 87.4 miles from Rochester
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,460
Avg net price $10,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,940
Out‑of‑state$5,940
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Design Wages Near Rochester

Rochester is part of the Rochester, MN metro area (BLS area code 40340). 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)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $82,650 MN statewide $91,024
Web Developers $101,020 MN statewide $111,256
Graphic Designers $61,240 Rochester, MN $67,445
Special Effects Artists and Animators $64,990 MN statewide $71,575
Art Directors $109,700 MN statewide $120,815
Software Developers $134,450 Rochester, MN $148,073
Commercial and Industrial Designers $94,370 MN statewide $103,932
Desktop Publishers $54,930 MN statewide $60,496

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.

Rochester at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 121,638 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,767 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 50.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web design schools are near Rochester, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs near Rochester. The closest is Riverland Community College in Austin, MN (34.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Century College (75.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web design roles near Rochester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web design-related roles near Rochester are: Software Developers ($134,450), Art Directors ($109,700), Web Developers ($101,020). 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 Austin instead of Rochester?

Austin, MN is 34.3 miles from Rochester and has its own set of local web design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rochester an affordable place to study web design?

Rochester’s median household income of $87,767 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rochester 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 Rochester

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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