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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota

24 Colleges
$64,238 Avg Salary
$28,730 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Minnesota. In total, 14,890 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Minnesota.

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN

Our 2023 rankings named College of Saint Benedict the best school in Minnesota for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Capella University accumulate an average of around $28,936 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bemidji State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Bemidji State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,595.

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#4

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

Out of the 24 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Gustavus Adolphus College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Minnesota State University - Moorhead. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. MSU Moorhead is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from MSU Moorhead carry an average student debtload of $33,360.

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Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the remote town of Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University take out $32,041 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Herzing University - Minneapolis ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the suburb of Minneapolis, Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Minneapolis take out $42,677 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.

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#9

St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

With a ranking of #9, St Olaf College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.

Full Nursing at St Olaf College Report

The College of Saint Scholastica came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from St. Scholastica carry an average student debtload of $32,525. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $314, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Iowa 2,966
Missouri 6,840
Nebraska 1,908
Kansas 2,633
South Dakota 1,022
North Dakota 976

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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