Best Online Nursing Programs in Shoreview, MN (2026)

Shoreview, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Shoreview has a population of about 26,724. Median household income is $109,399 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.1% 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 Shoreview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Shoreview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shoreview 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 Shoreview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN 8.2 miles from Shoreview BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,424
Avg net price $10,906/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 9.4 miles from Shoreview BOC Score 48.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,399
Avg net price $11,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 9.5 miles from Shoreview 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 10.5 miles from Shoreview 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

#5

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 11.1 miles from Shoreview 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN 12.9 miles from Shoreview 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

#7

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN 16.3 miles from Shoreview 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Inver Hills Community College

Inver Grove Heights, MN 17.8 miles from Shoreview BOC Score 50.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,898
Avg net price $11,636/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,146
Out‑of‑state$6,146
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Shoreview

Shoreview 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.


Shoreview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,724Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,399Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+63.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Ramsey County26,006 workers, 424 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Shoreview, MN?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Shoreview 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 Shoreview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Shoreview 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 Shoreview?

New Brighton, MN is 3.7 miles from Shoreview 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 Shoreview an affordable place to study nursing?

Shoreview’s median household income of $109,399 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shoreview 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 Shoreview

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

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.