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2024 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota

21 Colleges in Minnesota
2,167 Associate Degrees
Ranked #3 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,167 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Registered Nursing in Minnesota

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Minnesota Schools for an Associate in Registered Nursing

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
674 Annual Graduates

Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
111 Annual Graduates

Rochester Community and Technical College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Rochester Community and Technical College

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Annual Graduates

Century College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Century College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
151 Annual Graduates

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Coon Rapids, Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Anoka-Ramsey Community College

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Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
89 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Inver Grove Heights, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Inver Hills Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Minneapolis Community and Technical College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
72 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from North Hennepin Community College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Duluth, LSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Lake Superior College

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Willmar, Ridgewater College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Ridgewater College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Annual Graduates

Northland Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the town of Thief River Falls.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Northland Community and Technical College

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 275 868
Missouri 210 1,347
Iowa 200 1,152
Nebraska 163 265
South Dakota 148 114
North Dakota 144 287

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Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

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