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
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (12)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Bethel University | Saint Paul, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CNM | — |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-CNL, Grad Cert-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, DNP | CCNE |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Leadership | — |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CRNA | CCNE |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | ACEN |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP-Leadership, PhD-Leadership | CCNE |
| University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, MN | Private nonprofit | MSN | — |
| Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Winona State University | Winona, MN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP | CCNE |