BSN Programs in Minnesota

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. Augsburg University

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

2. Bemidji State University

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

3. Bethel University

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

4. College of Saint Benedict

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

5. Concordia College at Moorhead

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

6. Concordia University-Saint Paul

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

7. Crown College

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

8. Gustavus Adolphus College

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

9. Herzing University-Minneapolis

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

10. Metropolitan State University

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

11. Minnesota State University-Mankato

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

12. National American University-Bloomington

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

13. Saint Cloud State University

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

14. Saint Johns University

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

15. St Catherine University

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

16. St Olaf College

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

17. The College of Saint Scholastica

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

18. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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

19. University of Northwestern-St Paul

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

20. Walden University

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

21. Winona State University

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

Minnesota Board of Nursing

For more information, contact the Minnesota Board of Nursing.