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Registered Nursing Schools in Minnesota

12,882 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 19 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,429
Master’s Degree 4,286
Associate Degree 2,167

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 70,330 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $78,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
5,004 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,712 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
3,223 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,621 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545.

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

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,390 a year.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,056 a year. 69% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Winona State will pay a net price of $17,634. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,279 a year.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $46,704 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

A typical student attending Bemidji State University will pay a net price of $16,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 64% of the teachers are full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing Practice 775
Nursing Administration 743
Nursing Science 124
Nurse Anesthetist 89
Clinical Nurse Leader 87
Nursing Research & Other 37
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 36
Adult Health Nursing 28

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