Nursing at North Dakota State College of Science
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at North Dakota State College of Science. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Dakota State College of Science sits in Wahpeton, ND.
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Studying Online at North Dakota State College of Science
Distance learning is available at North Dakota State College of Science. Among 3,367 students, 434 (13%) studied exclusively online and 737 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at North Dakota State College of Science
Rankings can help you compare North Dakota State College of Science’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #60 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #189 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #906 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1637 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from North Dakota State College of Science
Graduates of North Dakota State College of Science’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 4 years | $62,329 |
| 5 years | $69,172 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from North Dakota State College of Science take home a median $62,329, compared with $46,332 for all North Dakota State College of Science graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from North Dakota State College of Science comes in at $30,098.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at North Dakota State College of Science
This Nursing program at North Dakota State College of Science includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at North Dakota State College of Science go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.