Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Dickinson, North Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dickinson State University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,090 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,720 ten years after enrollment, which is 24% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 46.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $18,442, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.75x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,092 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Human Resources Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,720
Graduation Rate
46.8%
Median Debt
$18,442
Average Net Price
$14,092
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.9x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.75x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,090
Admission Rate
37.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$9,118
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,118
Pell Grant Rate
21.5%
Federal Loan Rate
34.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,479
Income $30K–$48K
$8,094
Income $48K–$75K
$12,985
Income $110K+
$16,922
Student Demographics
Women
58.5%
White
76.7%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
6.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
75.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (42)
Bachelor (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $67,169 | 39 |
| Registered Nursing | $81,904 | 20 |
| Human Resources Management | $64,488 | 20 |
| Accounting | $66,147 | 16 |
| Agriculture | $52,529 | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Business | Not reported | 14 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 13 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 13 |
| Finance | $76,040 | 11 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $42,639 | 10 |
| Biology | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 18 |
| Practical Nursing | $69,015 | 18 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| Finance | Not reported | 3 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Information Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Bachelor | 1 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Data Processing | Bachelor | 1 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in North Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in North Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in North Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Agriculture Programs in North Dakota
- Highest Earning Colleges in North Dakota
- Lowest Debt Colleges in North Dakota
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in North Dakota
- Most Affordable Colleges in North Dakota
- Best ROI Colleges in North Dakota
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