2018 Directory of Online Colleges and Universities in Minnesota

Students looking for online universities in Minnesota will find many options provided through state and private institutions. There are more than 60 post-secondary institutions in Minnesota. Of these schools, 60 offer online programs. A total of seven are public four-year colleges or universities and 21 are public community or technical colleges and 32 are private colleges, universities, or career and vocational schools. These schools offer 606 online certificate programs, 3,929 online associates programs, 5,545 online bachelor’s programs, 1,864 online masters programs, 2,377 online professional programs, and 513 online doctoral programs.

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Of the online colleges in Minnesota, the one with the most number of programs online is University of Minnesota, which is a 4-year research university. The school offers 59 online programs

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities have a network of 31 institutions offering a significant number of degree programs across many fields. Including two-year and four-year schools, the network is designed as a one-stop source for students looking to enroll in online degree programs from the Minnesotan state college and university system.

As the largest public university in the state, the University of Minnesota’s digital campus  also offers online degree programs across a more focused range of study areas, like business and health services. For working adults simply needing to finish their degree, their Multidisciplinary Studies allows crafting their own track based on personal interests and career goals.

Job Outlook

Recently, Minnesota is luckily enjoying a 5.3 percent unemployment rate. This number is not only below the recent national average of 7.5 percent, but also is one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. The most robust industry in the state is trade, transportation and utilities, employing around 511,000 people as of early 2013. Both education and government continue to be major employers, with over 750,000 jobs and climbing over the last year. The tech sector also is on the rise in the employment market, showing signs of job expansion.

Accreditation in Minnesota

Minnesota’s online schools, and brick and mortar colleges with online degree programs, are expected to be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. School accreditation warrants any degree or certificate earned at accredited online colleges in Minnesota will be valid in the eyes of employers and other educational institutions.

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Distance Learning Resources

  • Minnesota Office of Higher Education provides financial aid information, college enrollment statistics, and other information helping students gain access to postsecondary education.
  • iSeek is a resource for exploring career tracks, browsing specific job openings, and discovering education and training opportunities throughout Minnesota.
  • Electronic Library for Minnesota is the online, digital access to Minnesota’s library system. Containing an expansive database of resources, students browse articles, images, video, and more.
  • Minnesota Digital Literacy is a group of community  and senior colleges, along with K-12 schools, providing digital literacy strategies and resources to better prepare students for technology in education.
  • Minnesota Adult Basic Education gives web access to information and educational resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, employment advancement, and post-secondary education training.
  • Minnesota’s Economy at a Glance is a federal resource providing updated statistics on the economic climate in Minnesota. Job numbers are broken down by industry and metropolitan area.

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Located in the Upper Midwest region of the United States, Minnesota was named from the Dakota word “mnisota” meaning “sky-tinted water”. The 12th largest state in the US, it has an area of 86,936 square miles. It has an average annual temperature of about 40°F.

Of the states in the country, Minnesota has the 21st largest population. It has 87 counties with a reported population of 5,303,925 residents. About 41% of those living in Minnesota are less than 30 years old. With approximately 17 percent of its population identifying itself as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority group, the state has one of the least diverse populations in the US.

Although Minnesota’s capital city is St. Paul, the largest city in the state is Minneapolis, with a population of 382,578 residents. An estimated 14 percent of the state’s residents live in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Minnesota’s other big cities include St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington.

Minnesota residents typically have an average level of education as compared to those around the country. According to the 2010 Census, an estimated 18 percent of the state’s residents over the age of 25 have completed high school, 6.7 percent have at least an associate degree, 5.2 percent have degrees at the bachelor’s level or higher, and 1 percent hold a graduate level degree.