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Top MSN Programs in Minnesota

Master's degrees in nursing: nurse practitioner, education, leadership, informatics and entry-level tracks.

12 schools in Minnesota reported MSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified MSN program profile. MSN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

12 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (12)

Augsburg University campus

Augsburg University

Private nonprofitUniversityMinneapolis, MN

Augsburg University is a private nonprofit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Bethel University campus

Bethel University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Paul, MN

Bethel University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Paul, MN. It reported 108 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNM

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Capella University

Private for-profitUniversityMinneapolis, MN

Capella University is a private for-profit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 8,953 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-CNL, Grad Cert-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Metropolitan State University campus

Metropolitan State University

PublicUniversitySaint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University is a public university in Saint Paul, MN. It reported 142 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Minnesota State University Moorhead campus

Minnesota State University Moorhead

PublicUniversityMoorhead, MN

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public university in Moorhead, MN. It reported 104 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Leadership

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Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Private for-profitUniversitySt. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a private for-profit university in St. Cloud, MN. It reported 563 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota campus

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Private nonprofitUniversityWinona, MN

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private nonprofit university in Winona, MN. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CRNA

CCNE: BSN

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St Catherine University campus

St Catherine University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Paul, MN

St Catherine University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Paul, MN. It reported 281 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

ACEN: BSN, DNP, MSN

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

PublicUniversityMinneapolis, MN

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 356 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP-Leadership, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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University of St Thomas campus

University of St Thomas

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Paul, MN

University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit university in Saint Paul, MN. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN

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Walden University

Private for-profitUniversityMinneapolis, MN

Walden University is a private for-profit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 4,948 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Winona State University

PublicUniversityWinona, MN

Winona State University is a public university in Winona, MN. It reported 287 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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