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Nursing in Minnesota

Nursing Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 16,912 students earned their Nursing degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,551
Master’s Degree 5,253
Associate Degree 2,120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 768
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 768
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 768
Post-Master’s Certificate 220
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 220

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 24.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Minnesota

There are 84,620 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $113,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

789 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
3,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,334. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

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415 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,925. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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414 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,430. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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284 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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280 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,611.

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275 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,699.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

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Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 28% $115,550
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $100,090
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $184,330
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
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
Dental Support Services 461

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