Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Minnesota: 21 Colleges and Schools
21 Minnesota schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 751 students: 20 public, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Minnesota
751
Graduates in 2024
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Public colleges
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Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Minnesota · CIP 51.3901
21 schools in Minnesota graduated 751 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 20 public, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (21), associate (2).
The largest program is Rasmussen University-Minnesota in St. Cloud with 103 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 21 Minnesota schools
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Public · 95%
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Private nonprofit · 0%
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Private for-profit · 5%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Minnesota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud | 103 |
| 2 | Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls | 82 |
| 3 | St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | 76 |
| 4 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka | 58 |
| 5 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | 57 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Minnesota by city
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21 of 21 schools listed · 21 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria · 1 school | ||||
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | Public | certificate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Anoka · 1 school | ||||
| Anoka Technical College | Public | certificate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Austin · 1 school | ||||
| Riverland Community College | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Bemidji · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Technical College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Brainerd · 1 school | ||||
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Public | certificate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Brooklyn Park · 1 school | ||||
| Hennepin Technical College | Public | certificate, associate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Cloquet · 1 school | ||||
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Duluth · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Superior College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Fergus Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| Granite Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Hibbing · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota North College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| North Mankato · 1 school | ||||
| South Central College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Pine City · 1 school | ||||
| Pine Technical & Community College | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Rochester · 1 school | ||||
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Rosemount · 1 school | ||||
| Dakota County Technical College | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Cloud · 1 school | ||||
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Public | certificate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Paul · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Paul College | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| St. Cloud · 1 school | ||||
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | Private for-profit | certificate, associate | 103 | Website ↗ |
| Thief River Falls · 1 school | ||||
| Northland Community and Technical College | Public | certificate | 82 | Website ↗ |
| Willmar · 1 school | ||||
| Ridgewater College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Winona · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota State College Southeast | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 21 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21 | 751 | this page |
| Iowa | 15 | 2,402 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Wisconsin | 11 | 832 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| North Dakota | 8 | 184 | Programs in North Dakota → |
| South Dakota | 5 | 276 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Minnesota
- How many LPN programs are in Minnesota?
- 21 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 751 students.
- Which Minnesota program is the largest?
- Rasmussen University-Minnesota in St. Cloud, with 103 graduates in 2024, followed by Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls (82).
- Are Minnesota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 20 public, 1 private for-profit of the 21 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Minnesota?
- Typical LPN pay in Minnesota is $63,750 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.