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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Minnesota

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Minnesota

In 2021-2022, 2,082 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Minnesota

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,249
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 816
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 816
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 19.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 56.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 48,190 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $33,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

321 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,347 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,415 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,980.

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 57% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,114 after graduation.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,716 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,493. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,690 Total Students

In their early career, Anoka Technical College grads earn an average salary of $40,048. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,973 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,328. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,243 a year. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,729 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,856 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,552.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
3,914 Total Students

In their early career, Rasmussen University - Minnesota grads earn an average salary of $35,866. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,339. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

#9

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,495 a year. This public school has an average net price of $11,655.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,766 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,768 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,006.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in MN

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $46,890
Nursing Assistants 6% $33,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,381
Allied Health Services 1,014
Allied Health Professions 719
Dental Support Services 698
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 435
Health Sciences & Services 370
Mental & Social Health Services 326
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 155

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