Nursing at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus sits in Fargo, ND.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 199 nursing degrees were granted at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Of 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | North Dakota | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #59 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #108 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #918 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1129 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Students who complete North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,374 |
| 2 years | $66,478 |
| 3 years | $67,627 |
| 4 years | $69,670 |
| 5 years | $77,015 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus take home a median $69,670, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at $30,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus are 90% women (179) and 10% men (20).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Among the 178 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 89% were women (159) and 11% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Among the 21 doctoral nursing graduates at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at North Dakota State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
This Nursing program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 178 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. 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.