RN Programs in Minnesota

Did you know that a career as a registered nurse (RN) was one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States in 2014? In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor projects that the field of registered nursing will continue to grow by 19% through 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. This is true in every state, including Minnesota, where RNs earn an average annual salary of $94,830.

Requirements to Become an RN in Minnesota

To become an RN in Minnesota (and other states), you must graduate from an accredited nursing program. The most common entry-level RN program is an associate degree in nursing (ADN). However, some students choose to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. Either program will prepare you for the Minnesota RN licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN.

The current requirements for taking the NCLEX-RN exam include graduating from an approved RN program, completing a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training course, and passing a criminal background check.

Accredited RN Programs in Minnesota

There are dozens of excellent nursing schools in Minnesota. To help you select one that suits you best, here are a few of the top-rated RN programs:

1. Alexandria Technical & Community College

   1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308

   (888) 234-1222

2. Anoka-Ramsey Community College

   11200 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

   (763) 433-1100

3. Bemidji State University

   1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

   (218) 755-2001

4. Bethany Lutheran College

   700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN 56001

   (800) 944-3066

5. Bethel University

   3900 Bethel Dr, St Paul, MN 55112

   (651) 638-6400

6. Central Lakes College

   501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

   (218) 855-8000

7. Century College

   3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

   (651) 779-3200

8. College of St. Benedict/St. John's University

   37 College Ave S, St Joseph, MN 56374

   (800) 544-1489

9. College of St. Scholastica

   1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811

   (800) 447-5444

10. Concordia College

    901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN 56562

    (218) 299-4000

11. Concordia University

    1282 Concordia Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

    (651) 641-8230

12. Crown College

    8700 College View Dr, St Bonifacius, MN 55375

    (952) 446-4100

13. Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

    2101 14th St, Cloquet, MN 55720

    (218) 879-0800

14. Gustavus Adolphus College

    Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, MN 56082

    (507) 933-8000

15. Inver Hills Community College

    2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

    (651) 450-3000

16. Lake Superior College

    2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55806

    (218) 733-7600

17. Metropolitan State University

    700 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106

    (651) 793-1300

18. Minneapolis Community & Technical College

    1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

    (612) 659-6000

19. Minnesota State Community & Technical College

    1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

    (877) 450-3322

20. Minnesota State University - Mankato

    Malin St, Mankato, MN 56001

    (507) 389-6022

21. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    1450 College Way, Worthington, MN 56187

    (507) 372-3400

22. Normandale Community College

    9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431

    (952) 358-8200

23. North Hennepin Community College

    7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

    (763) 424-0702

24. Northland Community & Technical College

    1101 State Hwy 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

    (218) 683-8800

25. Northwest Technical College - Bemidji

    905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

    (218) 333-6600

26. Pine Technical & Community College

    900 4th St SE, Pine City, MN 55063

    (320) 629-5100

27. Rasmussen College - Bloomington

    4400 W 78th St 6th Floor, Bloomington, MN 55435

    (952) 545-2000

28. Rasmussen College - Mankato

    1400 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

    (888) 549-6755

29. Rasmussen College - Moorhead

    1250 29th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560

    (888) 549-6755

30. Rasmussen College - St. Cloud

    226 Park Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301

    (320) 251-5600

31. Ridgewater College

    2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201

    (320) 222-5200

32. Riverland Community College

    1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912

    (507) 433-0600

33. Rochester Community & Technical College

    851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904

    (507) 285-7210

34. South Central College

    1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003

    (507) 389-7200

35. St. Catherine University

    2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

    (651) 690-6000

36. St. Cloud State University

    720 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301

    (320) 308-0121

37. St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    1540 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303

    (800) 222-1009

38. St. Olaf College

    1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

    (507) 786-2222

39. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

    308 SE Harvard St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

    (800) 598-8636

40. University of Minnesota Rochester

    111 Broadway Ave S Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904

    (877) 280-4699

41. University of Northwestern - Saint Paul

    3003 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

    (651) 631-5100

42. Winona State University

    175 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987

    (507) 457-5000

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Minnesota

Minnesota RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 5.3% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Minnesota earn an average annual salary of $94,830 per year, equivalent to $45.5 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Minnesota, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Minnesota Board of Nursing

The Minnesota Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Minnesota for all nursing-related questions and concerns.