Winona State University
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Winona, MN (2026)
Winona, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Winona has a population of about 25,998. Median household income is $56,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $266,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Winona
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Winona. Distances are calculated from Winona 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 Winona. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Minnesota State College Southeast
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Western Technical College
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Rochester Community and Technical College
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Winona
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,510 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,750 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $266,190 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,810 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,260 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,680 |
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.
Winona at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,998 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,163 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Nursing-related employment in Winona County | 998 workers, 20 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Winona-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- La Crosse, WI – 27.0 mi away (102,427 pop)
- Rochester, MN – 40.2 mi away (114,976 pop)
- Eau Claire, WI – 53.8 mi away (106,681 pop)
- Austin, MN – 70.1 mi away (25,105 pop)
- Hastings, MN – 75.1 mi away (22,761 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Winona, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Winona. The closest is Winona State University in Winona, MN (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (39.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Minnesota?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Minnesota are: Nurse Anesthetist ($266,190), Nurse Midwife ($134,810), Nurse Practitioner ($133,260). Wages for Winona workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in La Crosse instead of Winona?
La Crosse, WI is 27.0 miles from Winona 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 Winona an affordable place to study nursing?
Winona’s median household income of $56,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winona 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.