2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Minnesota to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found University of St Thomas Minnesota to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota.
If you want to attend UST MN, expect to pay an average of $48,329 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,455 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UST MN does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Crookston landed the # 2 spot on the list.
If you want to attend UMN Crookston, expect to pay an average of $12,514 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,462 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UMN Crookston. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the # 3 spot on the list.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,933 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Capella University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the # 4 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $13,850 in tuition and fees if they attend UMN Duluth full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,148. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,055 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UMN Duluth. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 22 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Bemidji State University landed the # 5 spot on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,806 to cover tuition and fees at Bemidji State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,810 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bemidji State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMN Twin Cities. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,818. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,575 in student loans.
UMN Twin Cities does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,482 to cover tuition and fees at Southwest Minnesota State University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,598 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Southwest Minnesota State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 20% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Winona State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Winona State is $10,184. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,684. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Winona State accumulate an average of $26,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Winona State does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #9 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Minnesota State Mankato is $9,146. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,200. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Minnesota State Mankato accumulate an average of $24,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Minnesota State Mankato does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Moorhead is $9,468. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,564. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Moorhead accumulate an average of $25,798 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU Moorhead. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
St. Scholastica does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,410. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,536 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Scholastica does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Augsburg University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $41,007 to cover tuition and fees at Augsburg. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,790 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Augsburg. In 2019-2020 about 18% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Bethel University Minnesota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $40,080. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,006 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bethel University Minnesota. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, St Catherine University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend St. Kate’s, expect to pay an average of $35,532 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,685 in loans while pursuing their degree.
St. Kate’s does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Cloud State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $9,170 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend St. Cloud State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,010. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,953 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at St. Cloud State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
Metropolitan State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list.
Metro State does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,394. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,492 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Metro State. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Concordia University, Saint Paul did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia University, Saint Paul accumulate an average of $30,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concordia University, Saint Paul. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Northwestern - St Paul landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
If you want to attend Northwestern, expect to pay an average of $34,180 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northwestern accumulate an average of $26,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Northwestern does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking.
If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota, expect to pay an average of $13,558 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $37,256 in student loans.
Rasmussen University - Minnesota does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,410 to cover tuition and fees at SMU MN. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,703 in loans while pursuing their degree.
SMU MN does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Crown College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.
If you want to attend Crown, expect to pay an average of $28,110 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,479 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Crown. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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