Nursing at Metropolitan State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Metropolitan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 142 nursing degrees were granted at Metropolitan State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Metropolitan State University
Distance learning is available at Metropolitan State University. Among 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Metropolitan State University
Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #30 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #35 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #138 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1288 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #30 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #35 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #138 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1288 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Metropolitan State University
Those who finish Metropolitan State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,859 |
| 2 years | $71,867 |
| 3 years | $78,039 |
| 4 years | $83,925 |
| 5 years | $92,966 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Metropolitan State University take home a median $83,925, compared with $61,812 for all Metropolitan State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Metropolitan State University comes in at $35,762.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University are 80% women (114) and 20% men (28).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University
Among the 76 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University, 79% were women (60) and 21% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Metropolitan State University
Of the 44 master’s nursing graduates at Metropolitan State University, 77% were women (34) and 23% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Metropolitan State University
This Nursing program at Metropolitan State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 99 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 21 |
| Nursing Science | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Metropolitan State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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