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Nursing Schools in Minnesota

5,809 students earned Nursing degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

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 5,092
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 658
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 658
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 658
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 50.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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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:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
4,307 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,712 a year. 8% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
828 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,545. 13% of the teachers are full time.

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $47,010. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,101. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,223 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. In their early career, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine grads earn an average salary of $66,872.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,545.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,044. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. In their early career, Metro State grads earn an average salary of $49,771.

#10

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

An average student at Augsburg will pay a net price of $23,898. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $184,330
Nurse Midwives 15% $108,480
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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