2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Minnesota to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota
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Our analysis found Capella University to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Minnesota. Capella University is a large private for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 3,511 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,933 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Since Capella University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Concordia University, Saint Paul. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Concordia University, Saint Paul is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 469 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,777 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Concordia University, Saint Paul. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Mankato, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 421 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they attend Minnesota State Mankato full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,200. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,437 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Minnesota State Mankato does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend The College of Saint Scholastica. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 393 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at St. Scholastica, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. This large public school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 376 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $15,254 in tuition and fees if they attend UMN Twin Cities full time. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMN Twin Cities does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Winona State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Winona State is a public institution located in Winona, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 295 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $10,184 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Winona State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,684. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,110 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Winona State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, St Catherine University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. St. Kate’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 276 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at St. Kate’s is $35,532. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,685 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Online courses are available at St. Kate’s, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Metropolitan State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 234 students in 2020-2021.
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. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Metro State does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Saint Cloud State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, the fairly large public school handed out 201 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at St. Cloud State University is $9,170. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,010. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,953 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at St. Cloud State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
Bemidji State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota list. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in Bemidji, Minnesota that handed out 163 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bemidji State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Minneapolis came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 136 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Minneapolis. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,790 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Herzing University - Minneapolis 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #13, University of Minnesota - Rochester did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, the very small public school awarded 129 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
UMN Rochester does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,032. 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 $23,977 in student loans. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UMN Rochester. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bethel University Minnesota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 127 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Bethel University Minnesota, expect to pay an average of $40,080 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,006 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Bethel University Minnesota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. St. Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 119 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota is $13,558. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Minnesota does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Moorhead, Minnesota, the medium-sized public school handed out 110 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,468 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Moorhead full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,564. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,798 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MSU Moorhead, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Northwestern is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 87 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Northwestern does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,180. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,832 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Northwestern 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 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwest Minnesota State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Southwest Minnesota State University, expect to pay an average of $9,482 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 $25,598 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southwest Minnesota State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 20% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. UMN Duluth is located in Duluth, Minnesota and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $13,850 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMN Duluth. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,148. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,055 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMN Duluth does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Augsburg University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 72 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Augsburg, expect to pay an average of $41,007 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Augsburg accumulate an average of $26,790 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Augsburg 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 18% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Minnesota - Crookston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. UMN Crookston is a small public school situated in Crookston, Minnesota. It awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
UMN Crookston 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. 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.
College of Saint Benedict landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. It awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at CSB is $50,126. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Concordia College at Moorhead came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Concordia College Moorhead is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moorhead, Minnesota. It awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,016 to cover tuition and fees at Concordia College Moorhead. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia College Moorhead accumulate an average of $22,901 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Concordia College Moorhead does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Saint Peter, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 30 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Gustavus Adolphus is $50,490. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Gustavus Adolphus accumulate an average of $24,571 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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