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Practical Nursing in Minnesota

Practical Nursing Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 1,892 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in MN.

A Practical Nursing major is the 198th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,140
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 733
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 733
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Minnesota

48,190 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $33,710 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Minnesota that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending Hennepin Technical College will pay a net price of $11,398.

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#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,055.

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Practical Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $46,890
Nursing Assistants 6% $33,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing 14,890
Mental & Social Health Services 2,487
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,015
Public Health 962
Allied Health Professions 756
Rehabilitation Professions 603
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 561
Allied Health Services 531

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