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Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota · Private for-profit university

LPN / LVN programsMedical billing & coding programsMedical assistant programsSurgical technologist programsPharmacy technician programsRadiology & sonography programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Minnesota avg 48%
$20,899median debt of graduates
$41,436median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,080median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (Accredited)
Address: 226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301 · Phone: (320) 251-5600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a private for-profit trade school in St. Cloud, MN offering LPN, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Median graduate debt is $20,899 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,080, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Rasmussen University-Minnesota; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 59.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$51,700$63,750$71,270
Medical records specialists$48,120$61,530$70,070
Medical assistants$40,110$50,480$58,540
Surgical technologists$62,820$80,210$86,420
Pharmacy technicians$38,110$48,300$54,440
Radiologic technologists and technicians$67,080$83,400$98,900

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 87 $40,180 $37,868 $14,167
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 81 $28,134 $31,574 $10,018
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 42 $27,622 $27,385 $11,611
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 27 $47,657 $45,852 $20,283
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 13 $47,657 $45,852 $20,283
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 13 $29,867 $28,077 $21,547
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 $27,622 $27,385 $11,611
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 9 $29,867 $28,077 $21,547
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 3 $34,472 $33,435 $19,489

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a private for-profit trade and career school located in St. Cloud, MN, a small city setting. The school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus offers 9 program families, with the most-awarded programs being LPN / LVN programs (87 completions), Medical billing & coding programs (84 completions), and Medical assistant programs (51 completions).

In terms of outcomes, completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 48.2%. Median debt for graduates who completed programs here is $20,899, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,080, per federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 59.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students from lower-income backgrounds.

This campus offers a mix of shorter certificate-style programs, such as medical billing & coding and medical assistant training, alongside longer LPN programs, which may suit students seeking healthcare-focused career paths, including adult learners or career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review detailed outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Rasmussen University-Minnesota offers 9 program families including LPN / LVN programs, medical billing & coding programs, and medical assistant programs, with LPN programs being the most completed (87 completions).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 48.2%, but no campus-specific comparison figure is available.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates of this campus is $20,899, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,080, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updated figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid eligibility, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (320) 251-5600 or visit rasmussen.edu for program duration details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175014.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers both shorter certificate programs and longer LPN training in healthcare fields, which may appeal to career changers, though specific fit factors like schedule flexibility are not detailed in the data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Rasmussen University-Minnesota by phone at (320) 251-5600 or visit their website at https://rasmussen.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data; consult the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons of similar institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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