Moorhead Named Minnesota’s No. 1 Online RN to BSN Bridge Program
Ranks No. 2 among the state’s top online nursing programs for quality and flexibility
Minnesota State Moorhead was ranked the No. 1 Online RN to BSN Bridge Program in Minnesota by EduMed’s “Best Online College Rankings” for the 2025-26 school year. They also ranked Moorhead No. 2 in Minnesota’s Top Online Nursing Programs.
“These rankings reflect our commitment to meeting students where they are. We designed these programs for working professionals and aspiring registered nurses who need flexibility without compromising quality,” said Dr. Amber Reed, RN-BSN program coordinator in Moorhead’s School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership. “Earning recognition as a top online nursing program while maintaining our commitment to specialty credentialing and experiential learning shows we’re doing exactly what we set out to do – removing barriers to nursing education while maintaining the rigorous, hands-on preparation our profession demands.”
Moorhead earned the No. 1 Online RN to BSN Bridge Program ranking based on flexible pacing, faculty expertise in online adult education and real-world clinical experiences arranged both locally and independently, and the program’s hybrid format that meets F1 Visa international student requirements, broadening access for global learners seeking career advancement.
Moorhead earned Minnesota’s No. 2 spot in Top Online Nursing Programs ranking based on highly flexible RN to BSN options with individualized pacing and online/hybrid formats, doctorally-prepared, specialty credentialed faculty who employ cutting-edge nursing practice theories and incorporate best adult education and online teaching methods, and experiential learning integrated in clinical courses, including practica with families, elders, public health settings, and practice improvement projects.
Rankings are based on data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Schools in the rankings must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, offer at least one online component, and provide academic counseling and career placement services.
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Minnesota State Moorhead offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN Program, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). For more information on all of Moorhead’s nursing programs, visit mnstate.edu/nursing.