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2023 Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in North Dakota

6 Colleges
$38,361 Avg Salary
$18,769 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, practical nursing and nursing assistants was ranked 2nd in North Dakota. In fact, 70 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in North Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in North Dakota to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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2023 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in North Dakota

The following schools top our list of the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges.

Top North Dakota Schools in Nursing & Nursing Assistants

Our 2023 rankings named North Dakota State College of Science the best school in North Dakota for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from North Dakota State College of Science carry an average student debtload of $23,197.

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Out of the 6 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the # 2 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Fargo.

After completing their degree, practical nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - North Dakota carry an average student debtload of $20,833. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $121.

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#3

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND

Out of the 6 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dickinson State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Dickinson, DSU is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at DSU accumulate an average of around $20,000 in student debt.

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#4

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bismarck State College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. BSC is a small public school located in the small city of Bismarck.

While working on their degree, practical nursing majors at BSC accumulate an average of around $18,500 in student debt.

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#5

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lake Region State College is a great place for practical nursing and nursing assistants students. Located in the town of Devils Lake, Lake Region State College is a public college with a small student population.

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Dakota College at Bottineau landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. MSU-Bottineau is a small public school located in the rural area of Bottineau.

On average, practical nursing graduates from MSU-Bottineau take out $15,817 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 22
South Dakota 0
Nebraska 0

Practical Nursing Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 44,900
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 34,557
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 4,817

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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