Hennepin Technical College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Fridley, MN (2026)
Fridley, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,267 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Fridley has a population of about 29,944. Median household income is $79,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $258,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Fridley
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Fridley. Distances are calculated from Fridley 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 Fridley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Walden University
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Online programsYes
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Online programsYes
Anoka Technical College
Published tuition$6,267 - $16,662
Online programsYes
Saint Paul 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 Fridley
Fridley is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). 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 | $103,040 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $98,321 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,660 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,653 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $258,570 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $246,727 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,810 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $128,635 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,261 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,020 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,821 |
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.
Fridley at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,944 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,274 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Fridley-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- New Brighton, MN – 2.9 mi away (22,496 pop)
- Brooklyn Center, MN – 3.0 mi away (30,870 pop)
- Brooklyn Park, MN – 4.8 mi away (79,707 pop)
- Crystal, MN – 5.9 mi away (23,028 pop)
- Shoreview, MN – 6.0 mi away (26,548 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Fridley, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Fridley. The closest is Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Paul College (11.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Fridley?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Fridley are: Nurse Anesthetist ($258,570), Nurse Midwife ($134,810), Nurse Practitioner ($133,370). 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 New Brighton instead of Fridley?
New Brighton, MN is 2.9 miles from Fridley 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 Fridley an affordable place to study nursing?
Fridley’s median household income of $79,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fridley 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.