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Nursing in Minnesota

Nursing Schools in Minnesota

16,912 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,253
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

84,620 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $113,440, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,318. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at St. Kate's. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,728.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,223 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,699. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,523. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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Augsburg University

Minneapolis
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,183. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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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 2,340
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,130
Public Health 740
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 561
Rehabilitation Professions 552
Medicine 341
Medical Illustration & Informatics 237
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 190

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