WINONA, Minn. –The Winona State University post-licensure nursing degree program has been named the second strongest such program in Minnesota. The overall leader was Minnesota State-Mankato. The ratings came from a private organization, Degree Prospects, with data submitted mostly by the colleges. Criteria included affordability. These are the rankings by one criterion – timely degree completion:
> Minnesota State, Mankato, 77%.
> Winona State, 76.%.
> Bemidji State, 91%
The Winona State program was cited for a 95% job placement rate, largely through clinical affiliations with major providers. These include Allina, Gundersen, Mayo and Mercy One.