Lake Superior College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Duluth, MN (2026)
Duluth, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Duluth has a population of about 86,863. Median household income is $66,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $260,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Duluth
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Duluth. Distances are calculated from Duluth city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Duluth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The College of Saint Scholastica
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Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
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Online programsYes
Minnesota North College
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Online programsYes
Pine Technical & Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Duluth
Duluth is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $96,940 | Duluth, MN-WI | $109,167 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,930 | Duluth, MN-WI | $68,615 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $260,760 | Duluth, MN-WI | $293,649 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,810 | MN statewide | $151,813 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,530 | Duluth, MN-WI | $153,750 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,250 | Duluth, MN-WI | $49,831 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Duluth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,863 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,263 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 42.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in St. Louis County | 16,376 workers, 198 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Duluth-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Superior, WI – 6.4 mi away (26,475 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Duluth, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Duluth. The closest is Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pine Technical & Community College (77.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Duluth?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Duluth are: Nurse Anesthetist ($260,760), Nurse Practitioner ($136,530), Nurse Midwife ($134,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Superior instead of Duluth?
Superior, WI is 6.4 miles from Duluth and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Duluth an affordable place to study nursing?
Duluth’s median household income of $66,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duluth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.