by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at DSU was ranked #1,501 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 850 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,501 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dickinson State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at DSU is $68,151. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DSU paid an average of $319 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $249 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $9,570 |
| Fees | $1,648 | $1,648 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,740 | $7,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from DSU in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DSU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Dickinson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 23 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 7 |