RN programs in Minnesota
63 RN (registered nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
36 schools offer these RN programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Minnesota, 1 of the 63 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 59 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 1 asks for earlier courses first and 2 ask for a bachelor's degree.
By kind, the 63 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 39 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 22 programs) and accelerated RN bachelor's degree (for graduates, 2 programs).
See the 63 programsHow much do RN programs cost in Minnesota?
- Two-year degrees (39 programs)
- $10,592 to $12,716most of them, usually 120 weeks long
- Bachelor's degrees (24 programs)
- $19,958 to $56,360most of them, usually 180 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 77%
- Working 6 months later
- 84%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $55,300
- Length
- 120 to 180 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made
All 63 RN programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding
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63 programs
Nursing
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$46,900Price if you pay yourself$29,575Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State University MankatoMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State University Mankato
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,721
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 4,337
- Earned a year, estimated
- $46,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $29,575
Nursing
Winona State University
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,600Price if you pay yourself$30,394Program website, Nursing at Winona State UniversityMore details about Nursing at Winona State University
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,640
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 3,208
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,394
Nursing
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,700Price if you pay yourself$10,8164 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Rochester Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Rochester Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 30%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,186
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,824
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,816
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate)
College of St. Scholastica
Sartell
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimated$63,600Price if you pay yourself$56,3607 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate) at College of St. ScholasticaMore details about Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate) at College of St. Scholastica
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,902
- Length
- 56 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,765
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $56,360
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate)
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth
Accredited school
Bachelor's degree
Earned a year, estimated$63,600Price if you pay yourself$56,3607 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate) at College of St. ScholasticaMore details about Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate) at College of St. Scholastica
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,902
- Length
- 56 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,765
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $56,360
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,600Price if you pay yourself$155,5207 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at College of St. ScholasticaMore details about Nursing at College of St. Scholastica
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,902
- Length
- 180 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,765
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $155,520
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Nursing (Veteran to B.S. in Nursing program)
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,600Price if you pay yourself$155,5207 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (Veteran to B.S. in Nursing program) at College of St. ScholasticaMore details about Nursing (Veteran to B.S. in Nursing program) at College of St. Scholastica
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,902
- Length
- 120 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,765
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $155,520
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Nursing (BSN)
St. Catherine University
St. Paul
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$56,600Price if you pay yourself$6,465Program website, Nursing (BSN) at St. Catherine UniversityMore details about Nursing (BSN) at St. Catherine University
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,157
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 2,245
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,465
Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,500Price if you pay yourself$9,70634 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Lake Superior CollegeMore details about Nursing at Lake Superior College
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,130
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,997
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,706
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 34
Nursing
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600Price if you pay yourself$29,575Program website, Nursing at St. Cloud State UniversityMore details about Nursing at St. Cloud State University
- Finished
- 40%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,906
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,661
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $29,575
Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Wadena
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$10,59242 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,193
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,643
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,592
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 42
Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Fergus Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$10,59242 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,193
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,643
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,592
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 42
Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Detroit Lakes
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$10,59242 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,193
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,643
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,592
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 42
Nursing
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,800Price if you pay yourself$10,59242 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 39%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,193
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,643
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,592
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 42
Nursing
Bemidji State University
Based in Bemidji, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,700Price if you pay yourself$31,4325 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Bemidji State UniversityMore details about Nursing at Bemidji State University
- Finished
- 66%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,932
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,625
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $31,432
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing (MANE)
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$12,4605 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,488
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,361
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,460
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing (MANE)
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$12,4605 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,488
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,361
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,460
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing B S N
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$68,300Price if you pay yourself$48,064Program website, Nursing B S N at University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMore details about Nursing B S N at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Finished
- 95%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,068
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,324
- Earned a year, estimated
- $68,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $48,064
Nursing
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,800Price if you pay yourself$33,125Program website, Nursing at Metropolitan State UniversityMore details about Nursing at Metropolitan State University
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 89%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,961
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,312
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $33,125
Nursing (MANE)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,600Price if you pay yourself$11,1973 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,907
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,244
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,197
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing (MANE)
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,600Price if you pay yourself$11,1973 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,907
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,244
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,197
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Herzing University
St. Louis Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,100Price if you pay yourself$84,675Program website, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Herzing UniversityMore details about Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Herzing University
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,524
- Length
- 120 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,960
- Students counted
- 1,011
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $84,675
Nursing (MANE)
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,800Price if you pay yourself$12,281Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Inver Hills Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Inver Hills Community College
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,193
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 960
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,281
Nursing
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Based in Moorhead, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$73,600Price if you pay yourself$30,5243 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State University MoorheadMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,396
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 913
- Earned a year, estimated
- $73,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,524
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing
Century College
White Bear Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,200Price if you pay yourself$11,284Program website, Nursing at Century CollegeMore details about Nursing at Century College
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,562
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 861
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,284
Nursing
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,300Price if you pay yourself$10,234Program website, Nursing at Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,325
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 775
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,234
Nursing
Central Lakes College
Staples
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,000Price if you pay yourself$10,48611 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Nursing at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,492
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 699
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,486
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Nursing
Central Lakes College
Brainerd
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,000Price if you pay yourself$10,48611 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Central Lakes CollegeMore details about Nursing at Central Lakes College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,492
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 699
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,486
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 11
Nursing
Northland Community and Technical College
Thief River Falls
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,100Price if you pay yourself$10,8775 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 37%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,277
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 698
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,877
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing
Northland Community and Technical College
East Grand Forks
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$53,100Price if you pay yourself$10,8775 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Northland Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Northland Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 37%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,277
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 698
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,877
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing (MANE)
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,800Price if you pay yourself$12,751Program website, Nursing (MANE) at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,704
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 666
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,751
Nursing (MANE)
Normandale Community College
Bloomington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,200Price if you pay yourself$12,474Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Normandale Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Normandale Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,793
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 655
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,474
Nursing
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$62,300Price if you pay yourself$210,800Program website, Nursing at College of St. BenedictMore details about Nursing at College of St. Benedict
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,566
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,000
- Students counted
- 639
- Earned a year, estimated
- $62,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $210,800
Nursing
Northwest Technical College
Based in Bemidji, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$63,200Price if you pay yourself$11,4025 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Northwest Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Northwest Technical College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,800
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 561
- Earned a year, estimated
- $63,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,402
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Based in Worthington, MN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,200Price if you pay yourself$11,3089 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
- Finished
- 64%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,308
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 531
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,308
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 9
Nursing
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$75,700Price if you pay yourself$30,887Program website, Nursing at Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMore details about Nursing at Southwest Minnesota State University
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $18,932
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,800
- Students counted
- 506
- Earned a year, estimated
- $75,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $30,887
Nursing
Pine Technical and Community College
Pine City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,100Price if you pay yourself$10,095Program website, Nursing at Pine Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Pine Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,785
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 402
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,095
Nursing
South Central College
Faribault
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,500Price if you pay yourself$10,6253 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at South Central CollegeMore details about Nursing at South Central College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,116
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 395
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,625
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing
South Central College
North Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,500Price if you pay yourself$10,6253 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at South Central CollegeMore details about Nursing at South Central College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,116
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 395
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,625
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Cloquet
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,100Price if you pay yourself$10,47512 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
- Finished
- 51%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,033
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 381
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,475
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 12
Nursing
Minnesota State College Southeast
Red Wing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$14,993Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,825
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,052
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,993
Nursing
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,300Price if you pay yourself$14,993Program website, Nursing at Minnesota State College SoutheastMore details about Nursing at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,825
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,052
- Students counted
- 369
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,993
Nursing
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,700Price if you pay yourself$10,474Program website, Nursing at St. Cloud Technical & Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 94%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,433
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 310
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,474
Nursing
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,800Price if you pay yourself$10,8513 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,439
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 294
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,851
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing (MANE)
Riverland Community College
Owatonna
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,800Price if you pay yourself$12,7163 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,439
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 294
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,716
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing (MANE)
Riverland Community College
Austin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,800Price if you pay yourself$12,7163 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,439
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 294
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,716
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing (MANE)
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,800Price if you pay yourself$12,7163 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing (MANE) at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Nursing (MANE) at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,439
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 294
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,716
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 3
Nursing
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,500Price if you pay yourself$10,5875 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Alexandria Technical and Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Alexandria Technical and Community College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 93%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,383
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 273
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,587
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Nursing
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reported28 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Minnesota North CollegeMore details about Nursing at Minnesota North College
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 182
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 28
Nursing
Saint John's University
Collegeville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,800Price if you pay yourself$210,800Program website, Nursing at Saint John's UniversityMore details about Nursing at Saint John's University
- Finished
- 44%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,952
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,000
- Students counted
- 111
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $210,800
Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$48,73810 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen UniversityMore details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $48,738
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at North Hennepin Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at North Hennepin Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Riverland Community College
Owatonna
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Nursing at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Ridgewater CollegeMore details about Nursing at Ridgewater College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Inver Hills Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Inver Hills Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Normandale Community College
Bloomington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Normandale Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Normandale Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Riverland Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Riverland Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$19,958Program website, Nursing at Anoka-Ramsey Community CollegeMore details about Nursing at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 180 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,958
Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Lake Elmo
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$48,738Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen UniversityMore details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $48,738
Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
St. Cloud
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$48,738Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen UniversityMore details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $48,738
Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mankato
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$48,738Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen UniversityMore details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $48,738
Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Moorhead
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$48,738Program website, Professional Nursing at Rasmussen UniversityMore details about Professional Nursing at Rasmussen University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 120 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $48,738
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for RN programs in Minnesota
WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Minnesota
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for RN programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78
GI Bill for RN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Minnesota?
The programs Minnesota approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPN | RNthis page | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 32 at 20 schools | 63 at 36 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $6,547 to $7,308 | Two-year degrees$10,592 to $12,716Bachelor's degrees$19,958 to $56,360 |
| Length | 60 weeks | 120 to 180 weeks |
| Finished the program | 54% | 77% |
| Working 6 months later | 84% | 84% |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $33,000 | about $55,300 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | Not reported | at least 377 people |
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: RN programs in Minnesota
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 15th of 39
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 9 of 31
- RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
- 63 vs 17
State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
RN programs in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Duluth and other Minnesota cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 19 more programs are in 14 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 4 online.
Other training in Minnesota
How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Minnesota
- CDL training24 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training16 programs
- Phlebotomy training20 programs
- Welding classes69 programs
- HVAC training30 programs
- Medical billing and coding training12 programs
- LPN programs32 programs
- EMT classes39 programs
- Electrician training21 programs
- Dental assistant programs16 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training6 programs
- Plumbing school13 programs
- CNC machinist training46 programs
- Carpentry classes20 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training16 programs
- Cybersecurity training63 programs
- IT training163 programs
- Cosmetology school15 programs
- Barber school6 programs
- Esthetician school22 programs
- Nail tech school9 programs
- Massage therapy school14 programs
- Paralegal programs12 programs
- Fire academy24 programs
- Police academy20 programs
- Surgical tech programs10 programs
- Radiology tech programs12 programs
- Culinary school20 programs
- Home health aide training3 programs
- PTA programs3 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training49 programs
- Human resources training16 programs
- Medication aide training2 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training75 programs
- Early childhood education programs48 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs9 programs
- Addiction counselor training9 programs
- Community health worker training5 programs
- Coding and software development courses38 programs
- Lineman school8 programs
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school1 program
- Data analytics courses38 programs
- Administrative assistant training68 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs3 programs
- Medical lab technician programs20 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses49 programs
- Digital marketing courses28 programs
- Web and graphic design courses48 programs
- Health information technology programs15 programs
- Vet tech programs4 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Security guard training1 program
- OTA programs3 programs
- Interpreter and translator training2 programs
- Home inspector training1 program
- Personal trainer certification14 programs
- Healthcare administration programs7 programs
- Customer service training7 programs
- Flight school4 programs
- MRI tech school2 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs20 programs
- Manufacturing technician training39 programs
- Electronics technician training26 programs
- Business administration programs112 programs
- Criminal justice programs26 programs
- Teacher assistant certification16 programs
- Auto body repair classes31 programs
- Sleep technician training1 program
- Solar and wind technician training8 programs
- Sheet metal training2 programs
- Water treatment operator training3 programs
- Dialysis technician training2 programs
- Optician training1 program
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs9 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes91 programs
- Project management certification41 programs
Where the Minnesota RN program numbers come from
Which Minnesota RN programs are on this list?
These are the RN programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.
How the prices and results of Minnesota RN programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about RN programs in Minnesota
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List