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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Minnesota

2,176 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 24th most popular major out of a total 26 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

In this state, there are 48,190 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $33,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#2

Saint Paul College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This public school has an average net price of $11,507.

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
Mental & Social Health Services 2,487
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,015
Public Health 962
Allied Health Professions 756
Rehabilitation Professions 603
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 561
Allied Health Services 531

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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