# Southwest Minnesota State University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Marshall, MN. IPEDS 175078, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southwest-minnesota-state-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,933
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,735 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $33,560 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MN: 13 of 20 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (20 colleges, $84,481): -$746
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,477

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,735 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,559 | $46,037 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $11,175 | $48,723 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,153 | $57,347 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,283 | $79,714 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,701 | $90,256 | 2.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $104,761 | $40,188 | $11,704 | 66% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $93,347 | $36,940 | $18,462 | 46% |
| Augsburg University | $93,046 | $23,441 | $23,873 | 52% |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | $91,010 | $43,985 | $16,670 | 47% |
| Bethel University | $87,511 | $27,000 | $28,556 | 71% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $86,563 | $30,359 | $17,997 | 57% |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $86,114 | $27,000 | $22,900 | 77% |
| The College of Saint Scholastica | $85,824 | $31,000 | $27,846 | 71% |
| St Catherine University | $85,514 | $32,610 | $19,764 | 61% |
| College of Saint Benedict | $84,492 | $27,000 | $26,640 | 77% |
| Saint Cloud State University | $84,470 | $29,000 | $13,529 | 40% |
| Bemidji State University | $84,436 | $27,990 | $15,261 | 48% |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | $83,735 | $33,560 | $15,291 | 45% |
| Metropolitan State University | $83,504 | $35,762 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | $83,452 | $27,000 | $24,902 | 61% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $82,960 | $21,500 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $82,429 | $25,257 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Winona State University | $80,117 | $26,252 | $17,503 | 57% |
| Crown College | $79,743 | $27,000 | $26,672 | 45% |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $78,661 | $31,000 | $27,705 | 68% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage not reported metro, $101,510 MN, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $122,700 MN, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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