by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SMU MN ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SMU MN was ranked #295 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 295 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SMU MN. This makes it the #158 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU MN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,323 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU MN paid an average of $1,420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,720 | $10,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Learn more about SMU MN tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from SMU MN. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SMU MN 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 SMU MN Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at SMU MN make a median salary of $228,357. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from SMU MN. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 69 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 65 |
| Public Health | 22 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 18 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.