2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Nursing Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota the best school in Minnesota for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the distant town of Winona, SMU MN is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augsburg University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Bethel University Minnesota helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Minnesota. Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Winona State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Minnesota. Winona State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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St Catherine University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. St. Kate's is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. MSU Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead.
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Capella University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| 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 12 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).
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