Nursing at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is in Winona, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Distance learning is available at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Of 4,505 students, 2,181 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 842 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #34 of 45 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #141 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #408 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1333 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #34 of 45 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #141 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #408 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1333 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Those who finish Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’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 | $163,919 |
| 2 years | $160,797 |
| 3 years | $168,106 |
| 4 years | $178,606 |
| 5 years | $185,599 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota earn a median of $178,606, compared with $69,026 for all Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota graduates — about 159% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota stands at $40,188.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
The Nursing program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 6 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.