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Registered Nursing Schools in Minnesota

12,882 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Minnesota

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,429
Master’s Degree 4,286
Associate Degree 2,167

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Minnesota

70,330 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $78,920 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
5,004 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
3,223 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. In their early career, Capella University grads earn an average salary of $31,621. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,226 a year. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,075.

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

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Scholastica. In their early career, St. Scholastica grads earn an average salary of $52,390. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

266 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. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,159.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,092 a year. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,704 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

27% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,771 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Bemidji State University. Graduates earn an average $43,299 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

Registered Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing Practice 775
Nursing Administration 743
Nursing Science 124
Nurse Anesthetist 89
Clinical Nurse Leader 87
Nursing Research & Other 37
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 36
Adult Health Nursing 28

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