by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 8,194 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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The registered nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for registered nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in registered nursing.
It is difficult to beat Winona State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Winona.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Winona State University
It is hard to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
It is hard to beat The College of Saint Scholastica if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from The College of Saint Scholastica
St Catherine University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, St. Kate's is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from St Catherine University
Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the city of St. Cloud.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Minnesota
Located in the large suburb of Saint Paul, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Bethel University Minnesota
Herzing University - Minneapolis is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of St. Louis Park.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Herzing University - Minneapolis
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph, CSB is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from College of Saint Benedict
Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Metropolitan State University
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 2,586 |
| Iowa | 403 | 1,347 |
| Kansas | 352 | 1,404 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 1,225 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 589 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 814 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 331 |
| Nursing Administration | 26 |
