by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,167 associate degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in nursing.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing needs to check out Rasmussen University - Minnesota. Located in the small city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit university with a small student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Rasmussen University - Minnesota make $2,324 more than the average nursing grad.
More information about a associate in nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing has to check out Rochester Community and Technical College. Located in the city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Rochester Community and Technical College make $6,061 more than the typical nursing grad.
More information about a associate in nursing from Rochester Community and Technical College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in nursing has to look into Century College. Century College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $57,564 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a associate in nursing from Century College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in nursing. Located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing associate recipients typically earn an average of $56,430 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large suburb of Inver Grove Heights, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Inver Hills Community College get an earnings boost of approximately $2,252 over the average income of nursing majors.
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Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $57,436 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from North Hennepin Community College make $6,074 more than the typical nursing student.
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Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public college with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $50,914 in their early career salary.
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Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients usually make an average of $53,281 at the beginning of their careers.
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Northland Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Thief River Falls.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients usually make an average of $52,865 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in nursing from Northland Community and Technical CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 146 | 868 |
| Missouri | 117 | 1,409 |
| Iowa | 116 | 1,152 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 265 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 114 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 287 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,167 |
