Here 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.