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. In addition, we cover how North Dakota State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at North Dakota State University was ranked #434 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 314 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 434 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 435 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Dakota State University - Main Campus handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University is $70,821. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at North Dakota State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,937 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at North Dakota State University paid an average of $575 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $383 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,309 | $13,963 |
| Fees | $1,548 | $1,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,565 | $9,565 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,476 | $3,476 |
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The nursing program at North Dakota State University awarded 204 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at North Dakota State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Dakota State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the North Dakota State University nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the North Dakota State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at North Dakota State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 132 |
| Allied Health Professions | 65 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 22 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.