Nursing Schools in Minnesota
60 accredited nursing programs found
60
Nursing Schools
36 / 24
Public / Private
$7,564
Avg Public Tuition
51.0%
Avg Grad Rate
Registered Nurse Salary in Minnesota
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median Salary
$85,340
Mean Salary
$87,740
Entry Level (10th %)
$63,400
Experienced (90th %)
$113,830
RNs Employed: 62,270
vs National Median: -9% (below $93,600)
Job Growth (2023-2033): +5%
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $7,564 |
| Lowest Tuition | $3,257 |
| Highest Tuition | $56,970 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $34,403 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 51.0% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $51,528 |
| Avg Student Debt | $16,834 |
| Total Enrollment | 204,129 |
Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Minnesota
All Nursing Schools in Minnesota
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis | Public | $16,488 | 30,469 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis | For-Profit | $14,436 | 16,173 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato | Public | $9,490 | 11,325 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud | For-Profit | $10,899 | 8,033 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth | Public | $14,318 | 7,475 |
| Walden University | Minneapolis | For-Profit | $12,498 | 7,337 |
| Normandale Community College | Bloomington | Public | $6,321 | 6,040 |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul | Private | $52,284 | 6,014 |
| Century College | White Bear Lake | Public | $6,182 | 5,971 |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud | Public | $10,117 | 5,181 |
| Winona State University | Winona | Public | $10,498 | 5,088 |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul | Public | $9,780 | 4,998 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | Minneapolis | Public | $6,128 | 4,816 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids | Public | $5,682 | 3,983 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul | Public | $6,318 | 3,607 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park | Public | $5,050 | 3,299 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester | Public | $6,359 | 3,122 |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji | Public | $10,164 | 3,120 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead | Public | $10,336 | 3,120 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield | Private | $56,970 | 3,049 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | Public | $5,900 | 2,875 |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park | Public | $5,881 | 2,827 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | Public | $4,957 | 2,808 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul | Private | $25,000 | 2,786 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth | Public | $5,786 | 2,456 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis | Private | $43,942 | 2,429 |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul | Private | $49,758 | 2,393 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | Public | $6,007 | 2,203 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | Public | $6,419 | 2,083 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | Public | $6,109 | 2,048 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall | Public | $10,304 | 2,045 |
| Bethel University | Saint Paul | Private | $42,930 | 2,012 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing | Public | $6,004 | 1,942 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter | Private | $54,310 | 1,930 |
| Riverland Community College | Austin | Public | $6,250 | 1,895 |
| South Central College | North Mankato | Public | $6,146 | 1,890 |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth | Private | $40,454 | 1,725 |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead | Private | $30,020 | 1,721 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls | Public | $6,484 | 1,700 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston | Public | $13,120 | 1,650 |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka | Public | $6,267 | 1,522 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Saint Paul | Private | $36,830 | 1,495 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd | Public | $6,209 | 1,486 |
| Saint Johns University | Collegeville | Private | $53,942 | 1,468 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Alexandria | Public | $6,213 | 1,438 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis | Private | $25,659 | 1,417 |
| College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph | Private | $53,884 | 1,392 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls | Public | $6,262 | 1,382 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona | Public | $7,820 | 1,198 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona | Private | $43,160 | 1,061 |
| Crown College | Saint Bonifacius | Private | $30,200 | 789 |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato | Private | $30,010 | 682 |
| Northwest Technical College | Bemidji | Public | $6,246 | 654 |
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Minneapolis | Minneapolis | For-Profit | N/A | 608 |
| Pine Technical & Community College | Pine City | Public | $4,681 | 569 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Cloquet | Public | $5,999 | 457 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester | Private | $3,257 | 296 |
| Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center | Minneapolis | Private | N/A | 270 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington | Private | $12,015 | 251 |
| Nova Academy of Cosmetology Woodbury | WOODBURY | For-Profit | N/A | 56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in Minnesota?
There are 60 accredited nursing programs in Minnesota, including 36 public and 24 private institutions.
What is the average nursing school tuition in Minnesota?
The average in-state tuition at public nursing schools in Minnesota is $7,564. Tuition ranges from $3,257 to $56,970 across all institutions.
How much do nurses earn in Minnesota?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in Minnesota is $85,340, with entry-level nurses earning around $63,400 and experienced nurses earning up to $113,830. There are 62,270 RNs employed in the state.
What is the graduation rate for nursing schools in Minnesota?
The average graduation rate across nursing programs in Minnesota is 51.0%. The highest graduation rate belongs to Northwestern Health Sciences University at 100.0%.
What is the average student debt for nursing graduates in Minnesota?
The average median student debt for graduates of nursing programs in Minnesota is $16,834. Graduates earn a median of $51,528 within 10 years of enrollment.