Nurse Practitioner Programs in Minnesota: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Minnesota schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 688 students: 3 public, 5 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Minnesota · CIP 51.3805
11 schools in Minnesota graduated 688 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 5 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (9), certificate (6), master's (2).
The largest program is Walden University in Minneapolis with 356 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Minnesota schools
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Largest programs in Minnesota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden University | Minneapolis | 356 |
| 2 | Capella University | Minneapolis | 221 |
| 3 | The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth | 40 |
| 4 | St Catherine University | Saint Paul | 28 |
| 5 | Winona State University | Winona | 22 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Minnesota by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis · 3 schools | ||||
| Walden University | Private for-profit | certificate, doctorate | 356 | Website ↗ |
| Capella University | Private for-profit | certificate, master's, doctorate | 221 | Website ↗ |
| Augsburg University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Paul · 3 schools | ||||
| St Catherine University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Bethel University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Metropolitan State University | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Duluth · 1 school | ||||
| The College of Saint Scholastica | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Mankato · 1 school | ||||
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Joseph · 1 school | ||||
| College of Saint Benedict | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| St. Cloud · 1 school | ||||
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | Private for-profit | doctorate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Winona · 1 school | ||||
| Winona State University | Public | certificate, master's, doctorate | 22 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | 688 | this page |
| Wisconsin | 16 | 496 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Iowa | 9 | 176 | Programs in Iowa → |
| South Dakota | 4 | 10 | Programs in South Dakota → |
| North Dakota | 3 | 95 | Programs in North Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Minnesota
- How many NP programs are in Minnesota?
- 11 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 688 students.
- Which Minnesota program is the largest?
- Walden University in Minneapolis, with 356 graduates in 2024, followed by Capella University in Minneapolis (221).
- Are Minnesota programs mostly public?
- 3 public, 5 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit of the 11 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Minnesota?
- Typical NP pay in Minnesota is $133,260 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.