U.S. median for this major: $85,212.
College Scorecard field of study; 274 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,716. College Scorecard.
North Dakota State University Nursing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses North Dakota State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,370 | $40,666 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $11,343 | $49,229 | 1.5 years |
| $48–75k | $11,923 | $51,746 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $16,082 | $69,796 | 2.1 years |
| $110k+ | $18,856 | $81,835 | 2.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (45% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Nursing graduates 4 years after graduating ($73,935) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $33,325 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Nursing at North Dakota colleges
Every North Dakota college we cover that reports Nursing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayville State University | $90,781 | $28,250 | $11,456 | 41% |
| 2 | Dickinson State University | $81,904 | $31,000 | $14,092 | 51% |
| 3 | Minot State University | $80,533 | $27,111 | $12,703 | 45% |
| 4 | University of North Dakota | $79,624 | $25,792 | $18,551 | 60% |
| 5 | University of Mary | $74,651 | $28,578 | $17,770 | 67% |
| 6 | University of Jamestown | $74,007 | $28,000 | $19,567 | 49% |
| 7 | North Dakota State University | $73,935 | $30,500 | $15,543 | 64% |
Careers for Nursing graduates
Registered nurse
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at North Dakota State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About North Dakota State University
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 64% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,203
- Full cost breakdown · all 82 majors · overview
Related majors at North Dakota State University
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$77,589
- Health Sciences—
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$125,175
North Dakota State University Nursing questions
How much do North Dakota State University Nursing graduates earn?
Nursing graduates of North Dakota State University earn a median $73,935 four years after graduating and $70,821 one year after. The U.S. median for Nursing graduates across 858 colleges is $85,212.
How much debt do North Dakota State University Nursing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nursing graduates of North Dakota State University is $30,500, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is North Dakota State University a good school for Nursing in North Dakota?
On pay, Nursing graduates of North Dakota State University earn $73,935 four years out, $5,689 below the median for the same major across 7 North Dakota colleges ($79,624) and $11,277 below the U.S. median ($85,212). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does North Dakota State University rank for Nursing in North Dakota?
Of 7 North Dakota colleges reporting Nursing graduate earnings, North Dakota State University ranks 7th. The highest is Mayville State University at $90,781.
What jobs do Nursing graduates get?
A common career is registered nurse, with a median wage of $82,120 in the Fargo, ND-MN area and $97,550 nationally. Others include medical and health services managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “North Dakota State University Nursing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/majors/nursing (College Scorecard and BLS data).