Hennepin Technical College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Plymouth, MN (2026)
Plymouth, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,267 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Plymouth has a population of about 79,526. Median household income is $133,865 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.8% 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 Plymouth
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Plymouth. Distances are calculated from Plymouth 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 Plymouth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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Online programsYes
Walden University
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Online programsYes
Anoka Technical College
Published tuition$6,267 - $16,662
Online programsYes
Normandale 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 Plymouth
Plymouth 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.
Plymouth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,526 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $133,865 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 64.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Hennepin County | 63,799 workers, 1,000 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Plymouth-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- New Hope, MN – 3.8 mi away (20,877 pop)
- Crystal, MN – 5.1 mi away (23,028 pop)
- Golden Valley, MN – 5.5 mi away (21,376 pop)
- Maple Grove, MN – 6.0 mi away (69,576 pop)
- Minnetonka, MN – 6.2 mi away (52,369 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Plymouth, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Plymouth. The closest is Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, MN (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Normandale Community College (14.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Plymouth?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Plymouth 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 Hope instead of Plymouth?
New Hope, MN is 3.8 miles from Plymouth 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 Plymouth an affordable place to study nursing?
Plymouth’s median household income of $133,865 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plymouth 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.