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Registered Nursing at Central Lakes College-Brainerd

If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Central Lakes College-Brainerd. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Lakes College-Brainerd is located in Brainerd, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.

Studying Online at Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Many students take online classes at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Of 4,981 students, 505 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,291 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Use these rankings to compare Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #14 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #19 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #63 of 199
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #72 of 194
Best Value Nationwide #898 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #930 of 1,861

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are 85% women (70) and 15% men (12).

Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Among the 82 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 85% were women (70) and 15% were men (12).

Central Lakes College-Brainerd gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 59
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 13
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, lower than the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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