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Nursing Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 14,890 students earned their Nursing degrees in MN.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,914
Master’s Degree 5,092
Associate Degree 2,167
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 658
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 658
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 658
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Minnesota

84,620 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $113,440, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
5,207 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 8% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
4,027 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 13% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $31,621.

789 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,927 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

415 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 28% of the teachers are full time.

414 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878. 82% of the teachers are full time.

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

An average student at St. Scholastica will pay a net price of $22,545. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

In their early career, Minnesota State Mankato grads earn an average salary of $45,056. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,159. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

An average student at St. Kate's will pay a net price of $17,814. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,771 a year.

Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $115,550
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $184,330
Nurse Midwives 15% $108,480
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 22

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