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2023 Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota

9 Schools Ranked
$46,499 Average Earnings
$23,674 Avg Student Debt

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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in North Dakota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in North Dakota

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
569 Total Awards
$41,257 Average Earnings
$13,866 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named North Dakota State College of Science the best school in North Dakota for nursing students working on their degree. North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 569 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from North Dakota State College of Science accumulate an average of $13,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from North Dakota State College of Science, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,257 during the early years of their career.

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#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
3,449 Total Awards
$51,496 Average Earnings
$32,695 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 9 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 3,449 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,695 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UND graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,496 during the early year of their career.

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3,143 Total Awards
$48,201 Average Earnings
$23,930 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in North Dakota. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 3,143 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $23,930 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from North Dakota State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,201 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
335 Total Awards
$41,940 Average Earnings
$22,566 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a great place for nursing students. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 335 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $22,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $168 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Rasmussen University - North Dakota graduates make an average of $41,940 annually.

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#5

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
1,150 Total Awards
$55,808 Average Earnings
$36,032 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Mary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,150 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,032 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UMary graduates make an average of $55,808 annually.

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#6

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
340 Total Awards
$43,771 Average Earnings
$20,815 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Dickinson State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working. DSU is a public institution located in Dickinson, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 340 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $20,815 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, DSU graduates make an average of $43,771 annually.

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#7

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
1,078 Total Awards
$55,404 Average Earnings
$12,791 Avg Student Debt

Bismarck State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 1,078 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $12,791 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, BSC graduates make an average of $55,404 annually.

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#8

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
272 Total Awards
$42,054 Average Earnings
$10,025 Avg Student Debt

Lake Region State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 272 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $10,025 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Lake Region State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,054 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
219 Total Awards
$45,945 Average Earnings
$13,480 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Dakota College at Bottineau did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working. This small public school is located in Bottineau, North Dakota, and it awarded 219 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $13,480 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MSU-Bottineau graduates make an average of $45,945 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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