Registered Nursing at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minnesota State University-Mankato sits in Mankato, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 383 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Many students take online classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Of 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 199 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #32 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #126 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1162 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato are 86% women (329) and 14% men (54).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Among the 383 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 86% were women (329) and 14% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 279 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 46 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Minnesota State University-Mankato, 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Minnesota State University-Mankato pursue many career paths. Here are 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 |
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.