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Nursing Schools in Minnesota

14,890 students earned Nursing degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

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

There are 84,620 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $113,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

#2

Capella University

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

An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,075. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

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

An average student at Concordia University, Saint Paul will pay a net price of $15,880. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,092 after graduation.

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

53% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,390 a year. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private school has an average net price of $17,814. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Winona State will pay a net price of $17,634. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State.

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

27% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $49,771 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
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
Dental Support Services 461

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