2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Dakota
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in North Dakota. In total, 976 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in North Dakota.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in North Dakota to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Dakota
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top North Dakota Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our analysis found Mayville State University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Dakota. Mayville State University is a small public school located in the remote area of Mayville.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Mayville State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $10,194.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a large student population.
Nursing majors at UND take out an average of $21,037 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Dakota list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fargo.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from North Dakota State University carry an average student debtload of $22,757.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Dakota list. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UMary carry an average student debtload of $20,968.
Out of the 8 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minot State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Minot, MSU is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from MSU carry an average student debtload of $22,235.
Dickinson State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking. DSU is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at DSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,963.
University of Jamestown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Jamestown.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Nursing majors at Rasmussen University - North Dakota take out an average of $24,924 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $231.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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