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Health Professions Schools in North Dakota

In 2020-2021, 2,470 students earned their Health Professions degrees in ND.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in North Dakota

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 949
Associate Degree 487
Master’s Degree 321
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 320
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 320
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 320
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 270
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 270
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 117
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
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Gender Distribution

In North Dakota, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in North Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 79.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in North Dakota

58,810 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in North Dakota

Health Professions grads earn an average of $56,240 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Dakota that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks
487 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
13,615 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $48,276 after graduation.

#2

North Dakota State University - Main Campus

Fargo
468 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
12,846 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

#3

University of Mary

Bismarck
367 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,799 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UMary. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#4

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo
151 Degrees in Major Awarded
628 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,226 after earning their degree at this institution. 37% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#5

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,829 Total Students

A typical student attending North Dakota State College of Science will pay a net price of $11,084. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,136 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students get financical aid.

#6

Minot State University

Minot
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,920 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at MSU. 59% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Bismarck State College

Bismarck
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,716 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending BSC will pay a net price of $9,756. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#8

University of Jamestown

Jamestown
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at UJ. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Dickinson State University

Dickinson
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
1,441 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.71 years to complete their degree at DSU. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#10

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,060 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,771 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

Health Professions Careers in ND

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title ND Job Growth ND Median Salary
Nurse Midwives 100% $0
Nurse Practitioners 36% $105,030
Physician Assistants 36% $103,590
Marriage and Family Therapists 36% $45,530
Personal Care Aides 35% $32,320
Respiratory Therapists 33% $57,120
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 33% $71,030
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 33% $34,730
Mental Health Counselors 33% $0
Software Applications Developers 33% $77,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 31% $53,020
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $33,190
Veterinarians 28% $88,230
Medical Assistants 28% $36,480
Physical Therapist Aides 27% $32,880
Phlebotomists 27% $31,400
Community Health Workers 27% $42,000
Physical Therapist Assistants 27% $47,750
Physical Therapists 26% $77,740
Occupational Therapy Aides 25% $34,590
Psychiatric Technicians 25% $30,140
Medical Scientists 25% $58,360
Medical Secretaries 23% $36,140
Occupational Therapists 23% $67,020
Dental Laboratory Technicians 22% $36,820
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $99,770
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $68,990
Medical Equipment Preparers 22% $34,380
Home Health Aides 22% $34,440
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 21% $42,730
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 21% $82,720
Massage Therapists 21% $37,960
Audiologists 20% $119,130
Athletic Trainers 20% $45,500
Therapists 20% $58,080
Occupational Therapy Assistants 20% $47,550
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 20% $43,180
Registered Nurses 20% $63,870
Engineers 19% $86,430
Pharmacy Technicians 19% $39,520
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $60,910
Health Specialties Professors 18% $100,650
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 18% $55,960
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 18% $44,300
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $29,520
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 18% $21,990
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 17% $83,730
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 17% $0
Surgical Technologists 17% $44,520
Recreational Therapists 17% $42,090
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $67,910
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $190,880
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,490
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $67,980
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $51,670
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $48,830
Dentists 16% $200,250
Computer Workers 16% $68,870
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 16% $37,240
Optometrists 16% $155,030
Dental Hygienists 16% $72,060
Dental Assistants 16% $44,320
Marketing Managers 16% $102,460
Rehabilitation Counselors 15% $49,620
Administrative Services Managers 15% $78,510
Health Technologists and Technicians 15% $40,990
Dispensing Opticians 15% $32,110
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,380
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 14% $0
Nursing Assistants 13% $33,980
Sales Managers 13% $103,090
Family and General Practitioners 11% $0
Chiropractors 11% $61,810
Pharmacists 10% $115,340
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $46,210
Counselors 10% $40,900
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $34,840
Dietetic Technicians 10% $28,030
Managers 10% $103,020
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $31,310
Physicians and Surgeons 9% $208,000
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 8% $52,140
Clergy 8% $47,060
Psychiatric Aides 8% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 6% $105,510
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5% $56,770
Podiatrists 0% $0
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $0
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 0% $74,190
Physicists 0% $0
Computer Programmers 0% $71,030
Life Scientists 0% $0
Social Work Professors 0% $63,070
Exercise Physiologists 0% $0
Dentists 0% $208,000
Hearing Aid Specialists 0% $0
Psychology Professors 0% $74,260
Medical Transcriptionists -13% $35,080

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