Top 21 Best BSN Programs in Minnesota [2023]

If you want to become a registered nurse (RN) in Minnesota, it’ll be a good idea to study for a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, degree. The nationwide nursing shortage hasn’t hit Minnesota nearly as hard as the rest of the country, resulting in a lower demand for people with LPN or ADN degrees. However, the state is still suffering from a shortage of nurses with bachelor’s degrees.

When you get your BSN degree in this state, you can look forward to an average salary of $58,000. That’s great considering the cost of living in Minnesota - right around the national average. Unfortunately, Minnesota is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. As a result, it’s more difficult to become a traveling nurse with a Minnesota license than it is with an NLC-affiliated state one.

The highest demand for nurses in Minnesota is in the rural areas. If you prefer peace and quiet to the city experience, you could be the perfect candidate for a lot of nursing jobs in the north star state.

The Best BSN Programs in Minnesota

You’ve got several great options to pick from when looking to study for a BSN degree in Minnesota. When you research the programs on this list, pay close attention to their average class sizes and the NCLEX-RN exam pass/fail rates.

1. Walden University

   100 N Washington Ave #900, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (800) 925-3368

2. University of Northwestern-St Paul

   3003 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55113 (651) 631-5100

3. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

   100 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 625-5000

4. St Catherine University

   2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 (651) 690-6000

5. The College of Saint Scholastica

   1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811 (218) 723-6000

6. Winona State University

   175 W Mark St, Winona, MN 55987 (507) 457-5000

7. Crown College

   8700 College View Dr, St Bonifacius, MN 55375 (952) 446-4100

8. Bemidji State University

   1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 (800) 475-2001

9. St Olaf College

   1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 (507) 786-2222

10. Bethel University

    3900 Bethel Dr, St Paul, MN 55112 (651) 638-6400

11. Metropolitan State University

    700 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106 (651) 793-1212

12. Minnesota State University-Mankato

    228 Wiecking Ctr, Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 389-1866

13. National American University-Bloomington

    7801 Metro Pkwy #200, Bloomington, MN 55425 (952) 356-3600

14. Saint Cloud State University

    720 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 308-0121

15. College of Saint Benedict

    37 College Ave N, St Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-5011

16. Gustavus Adolphus College

    800 W College Ave, St Peter, MN 56082 (507) 933-8000

17. Saint Johns University

    2850 Abbey Plaza, St Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-2011

18. Concordia College at Moorhead

    So 8th St, Moorhead, MN 56560 (218) 299-4100

19. Augsburg University

    2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 330-1000

20. Herzing University-Minneapolis

    5700 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN 55428 (763) 535-3000

21. Concordia University-Saint Paul

    1282 Concordia Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 (651) 641-8278