Nursing at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities sits in Minneapolis, MN.
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Studying Online at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Of 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #22 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #22 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #22 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #96 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Those who finish University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’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 | $65,653 |
| 2 years | $66,533 |
| 3 years | $70,136 |
| 4 years | $72,634 |
| 5 years | $83,677 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $72,634, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $21,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The Nursing program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 196 |
| Nursing Administration | 124 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.