Best Online Nursing Programs in Monticello, MN (2026)

Monticello, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,267 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Monticello has a population of about 14,607. Median household income is $81,563 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% 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 Monticello

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Monticello, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monticello city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Monticello. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN 19.5 miles from Monticello BOC Score 51.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,746
Avg net price $16,953/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN 23.8 miles from Monticello BOC Score 58.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,460
Avg net price $10,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,940
Out‑of‑state$5,940
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 26.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $17,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, MN 26.7 miles from Monticello BOC Score 63.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,874
Avg net price $9,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 33.7 miles from Monticello BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,086
Avg net price $13,812/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 33.9 miles from Monticello BOC Score 19.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 39.4 miles from Monticello BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN 39.6 miles from Monticello BOC Score 48.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,207
Avg net price $12,972/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Monticello

Monticello 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$103,040Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$98,321
Licensed Practical Nurse$65,660Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$62,653
Nurse Anesthetist$258,570Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$246,727
Nurse Midwife$134,810Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$128,635
Nurse Practitioner$133,370Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$127,261
Nursing Assistant$48,020Minneapolis-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.


Monticello at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,563Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Wright County3,448 workers, 80 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Monticello, MN?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Monticello are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Monticello?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Monticello 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 Elk River instead of Monticello?

Elk River, MN is 11.5 miles from Monticello 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 Monticello an affordable place to study nursing?

Monticello’s median household income of $81,563 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monticello 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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Other Programs Available in Monticello

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Monticello:

Data verified: July 23, 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.