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Registered Nursing in Minnesota

Registered Nursing Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 14,581 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 440 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,264
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 70,330 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $78,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 7 colleges in Minnesota that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

82% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

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46 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. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,611. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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

32% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Metro State will pay a net price of $19,523. 100% of students get financical aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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

This private school has an average net price of $20,334. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Registered Nursing Careers in MN

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 18% $0
Registered Nurses 11% $77,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Nursing Administration 673
Nursing Practice 360
Nursing Science 124
Nurse Anesthetist 89
Clinical Nurse Leader 87
Nursing Research & Other 37
Maternal & Neonatal Nursing 36
Adult Health Nursing 28

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