# Dickinson State University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Dickinson, ND. IPEDS 200059, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dickinson-state-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,151
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,904 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in ND: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ND median for this major (7 colleges, $79,624): +$2,280
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,308

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.59 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,904 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ND (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,479 | $48,099 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,094 | $37,151 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,985 | $59,601 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $15,484 | $71,072 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $16,922 | $77,672 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at ND colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville State University | $90,781 | $28,250 | $11,456 | 41% |
| Dickinson State University | $81,904 | $31,000 | $14,092 | 51% |
| Minot State University | $80,533 | $27,111 | $12,703 | 45% |
| University of North Dakota | $79,624 | $25,792 | $18,551 | 61% |
| University of Mary | $74,651 | $28,578 | $17,770 | 67% |
| University of Jamestown | $74,007 | $28,000 | $19,567 | 49% |
| North Dakota State University | $73,935 | $30,500 | $15,543 | 64% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage not reported metro, $80,730 ND, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $105,170 ND, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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