Nursing at Minnesota State University Moorhead
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Minnesota State University Moorhead sits in Moorhead, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Of 4,386 students, 1,172 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,237 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Minnesota State University Moorhead
These rankings give you a sense of how Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #27 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #30 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #86 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #124 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1143 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1210 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #27 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #30 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #86 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #124 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1143 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1210 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead’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 | $64,801 |
| 2 years | $64,865 |
| 3 years | $70,289 |
| 4 years | $76,288 |
| 5 years | $88,205 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead take home a median $76,288, compared with $52,554 for all Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead is $30,359.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Minnesota State University Moorhead
This Nursing program at Minnesota State University Moorhead breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 103 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Minnesota State University Moorhead go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.