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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Minnesota

2,176 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Minnesota

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,163
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,163
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,163
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 991
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 991
Associate Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Minnesota

48,190 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Minnesota

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $33,710 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Minnesota that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,726. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,507. In their early career, Saint Paul College grads earn an average salary of $31,209. 55% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in MN

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $46,890
Nursing Assistants 6% $33,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing 14,890

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