Best registered nursing colleges in Minnesota

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Minnesota earn a weighted average salary of $78,040 3 years after graduation. This places Minnesota graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 36% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 21 of the 21 programs available in Minnesota, accounting for 100% of total student graduates.

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#1 in Minnesota | #41 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 0.98

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $20,728

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $104,496

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Minnesota | #143 in Nursing nationally

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 1.82

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $19,523

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,925

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Minnesota | #177 in Nursing nationally

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 2.02

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Cost $18,611

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,667

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Minnesota | #189 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.08

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Cost $16,318

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,652

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Minnesota | #211 in Nursing nationally

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Economic score 2.18

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Cost $14,719

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,157

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Minnesota | #235 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.30

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Cost $17,330

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,288

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Minnesota | #238 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.32

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Cost $14,727

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,933

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Minnesota | #303 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.62

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Cost $17,812

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,888

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Minnesota | #310 in Nursing nationally

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota

Economic score 2.64

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Cost $17,699

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,474

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Minnesota | #311 in Nursing nationally

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota

Economic score 2.65

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Cost $16,075

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,027

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Minnesota | #328 in Nursing nationally

St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota

Economic score 2.75

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Cost $21,996

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,830

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Minnesota | #333 in Nursing nationally

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Economic score 2.80

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Cost $24,183

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,817

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Minnesota | #349 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.87

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Cost $17,925

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,374

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Minnesota | #362 in Nursing nationally

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota

Economic score 2.96

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Cost $24,224

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,858

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 79%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Minnesota | #366 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.97

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Cost $23,430

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,350

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Minnesota | #469 in Nursing nationally

Bethel University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Economic score 3.66

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Cost $28,721

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,417

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Minnesota | #486 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 3.79

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Cost $23,793

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,975

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Minnesota | #512 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 3.92

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Cost $24,260

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,540

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Minnesota | #562 in Nursing nationally

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, Minnesota

Economic score 4.55

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Cost $27,340

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,110

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Minnesota | #617 in Nursing nationally

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

Economic score 6.20

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Cost $24,871

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,352

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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