by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Metropolitan State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Metropolitan State University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #1,257 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,257 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota | 25 of 46 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 97 of 208 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at Metropolitan State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 44 |
During the most recent reporting year, Metropolitan State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Metropolitan State University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 16 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 45 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 596 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University report a median salary of $83,925 a year. This is higher than $61,812, the median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Metropolitan State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $35,762 in student loans. This is higher than $30,808, the typical median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,282 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,269 | $1,269 |
Find out more about Metropolitan State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Metropolitan State University are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Metropolitan State University granted 76 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Metropolitan State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 44 |
