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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota

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Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Nursing is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 3rd of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 322,592 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, nursing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $70,916 and had an average of $25,426 in loans still to pay off.

Across Minnesota, there were 14,890 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,232 and $31,893 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota” ranking, we looked at 50 colleges that offer a degree in nursing. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their nursing program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Nursing in Minnesota

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Herzing University - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Minneapolis. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 98 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Herzing University - Minneapolis Nursing Report

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Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Walden University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s nursing degrees to 5,207 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Walden University Nursing Report

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Rasmussen University - Minnesota
St. Cloud, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rasmussen University - Minnesota. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, this small private for-profit school awarded 789 degrees to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Full Rasmussen University - Minnesota Nursing Report

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Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Minnesota

Out of the 50 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. NTC is a small public school situated in Bemidji, Minnesota. It awarded 77 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Nursing at NTC

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College of Saint Scholastica. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Duluth, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s nursing degrees to 403 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Nursing at The College of Saint Scholastica

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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

With a ranking of #6, Capella University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 4,027 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Nursing at Capella University

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Concordia University, Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Concordia University, Saint Paul came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking. Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 415 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Nursing at Concordia University, Saint Paul

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Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, Minnesota

With a ranking of #8, Hibbing Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Hibbing Community College is a public institution located in Hibbing, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 49 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Nursing at Hibbing Community College

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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

St Catherine University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 280 diplomas to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Nursing at St. Kate’s

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Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota

With a ranking of #10, Winona State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Winona State University is located in Winona, Minnesota and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 275 ’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Nursing at Winona State University

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, Minnesota

With a ranking of #11, Anoka-Ramsey Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a public institution located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 151 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Nursing at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus

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Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Hills Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking. Inver Hills Community College is located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 89 ’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Nursing at IHCC

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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 156 degrees to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Bemidji State University Nursing Report

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Rochester Community and Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 111 diplomas to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

Full Rochester Community and Technical College Nursing Report

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Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Located in Marshall, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school awarded 80 diplomas to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Nursing at Southwest Minnesota State University

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Lake Superior College
Duluth, Minnesota

Lake Superior College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking. Lake Superior College is a small public school situated in Duluth, Minnesota. It awarded 112 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Nursing at Lake Superior College

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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. This small school is located in Cloquet, Minnesota, and it awarded 22 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Nursing at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

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Bethel University Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota

With a ranking of #18, Bethel University Minnesota did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 134 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Bethel University Minnesota Nursing Report

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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Augsburg University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s nursing degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.

Full Augsburg University Nursing Report

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota

Ridgewater College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #20. Ridgewater College is a small public school situated in Willmar, Minnesota. It awarded 93 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Nursing at Ridgewater College

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South Central College
North Mankato, Minnesota

South Central College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #21. South Central College is a small public school situated in North Mankato, Minnesota. It awarded 55 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Full South Central College Nursing Report

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University of Northwestern - St Paul ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 76 diplomas to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Nursing at University of Northwestern - St Paul

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College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, Minnesota

College of Saint Benedict ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota list. This small school is located in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, and it awarded 46 ’s nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Nursing at CSB

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Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Metropolitan State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 202 degrees to qualified ’s nursing students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Metropolitan State University Nursing Report

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Central Lakes College - Brainerd did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Nursing Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #25. Central Lakes College is located in Brainerd, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 75 ’s nursing degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Nursing at Central Lakes College

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