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Nursing Schools in North Dakota

976 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 214 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in North Dakota

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 589
Associate Degree 287
Master’s Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 79.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in North Dakota

In this state, there are 10,520 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in North Dakota

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $106,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in North Dakota that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, North Dakota State University grads earn an average salary of $47,967.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
13,615 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

#3

University of Mary

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

In their early career, UMary grads earn an average salary of $45,935. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
628 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,226 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,746.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,205.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,771 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,075 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $9,927.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,168 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,856. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,296 after earning their degree at this institution.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,829 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,084. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,060 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,716 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,756. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nursing Careers in ND

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title ND Job Growth ND Median Salary
Nurse Midwives 100% $0
Nurse Practitioners 36% $105,030
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $99,770
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $68,990
Registered Nurses 20% $63,870
Nurse Anesthetists 17% $190,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in ND
Rehabilitation Professions 265
Allied Health Professions 170
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 157
Communication Sciences 129
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 72
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 70
Public Health 46
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 39

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