by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Winona State University compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Winona State University is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #201 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 2 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Minnesota | 29 |
| College Major Best Value | 29 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 112 |
| College Major Best Value | 112 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Winona State University handed out 219 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Winona State University earn a median of $73,639 a year. This is higher than $60,619, the median for all majors at Winona State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Winona State University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,252 in student loans. This is higher than $24,463, the typical median for all majors at Winona State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,100 | $15,120 |
| Fees | $2,188 | $2,188 |
Find out more about Winona State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Winona State University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winona State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Winona State University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winona State University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Winona State University.
The nursing program at Winona State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 219 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 22 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 16 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 13 |
| Nursing Administration | 12 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 11 |
Winona State University awarded 219 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Winona State University conferred 22 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Winona State University conferred 16 completions in adult health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Winona State University conferred 13 completions in critical care nursing recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Winona State University granted 12 completions in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Winona State University awarded 11 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%). Some of these were earned through distance education.