by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Winona State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Winona State came in at #77. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 77 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winona State University handed out 223 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 230 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Winona State. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #142 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Winona State is $75,313. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Winona State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,352 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Winona State is $196 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Winona State paid an average of $504 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $277 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,388 | $15,120 |
| Fees | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,924 | $9,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,640 | $2,640 |
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Of the 223 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Winona State, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winona State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Winona State does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Winona State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Winona State make a median salary of $116,642. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Winona State in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winona State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Winona State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 92 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 32 |
| Public Health | 26 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
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