Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is located in Fergus Falls, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Among 5,645 students, 1,568 (28%) studied exclusively online and 1,685 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #9 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #33 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #56 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #122 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #858 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1317 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,738 |
| 2 years | $55,026 |
| 3 years | $57,007 |
| 4 years | $63,263 |
| 5 years | $68,312 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College report median earnings of $63,263, compared with $48,806 for all Minnesota State Community and Technical College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Minnesota State Community and Technical College comes in at $25,375.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
This Nursing program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 55 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.